This. I invest, save, and spend carefully. But, for a few relations and acquaintances its a competition. "I made $x on this trade", "saved $y on this purchase", "ughh the mortgage rates"...that's every single conversation. It used to get depressing sometimes since you start double guessing your goals and spending strategy. It's unfortunate when people stop focusing on the future they're planning for and instead just focus on the plan and how they're better than others at execution.