 How much would your personal finances change if you stopped considering social comparison or others opinions? Remember what other people think of you is none of your business. Maybe you grew up with a car that broke down constantly and you were late for practice and when you made it there on time you were embarrassed to pull up because you were in such a beater. Well then it would be understandable if you wanted to buy a really nice car once you could afford it in adulthood.