Like they say, the sky is big enough for everyone to fly.
You shine without dimming others light or dimming yours for anyone and you can help others as well to shine.

It's very necessary we do our very best in becoming the best version of ourselves. A good master and leader would want the follower to represent them better, they would find happiness in seeing that you're doing better than them because that's also bringing a good reputation to them.

Thanks for sharing, would love to read more!