u/Maximum_Camp_7094

I'm almost a month away from hitting 18 yo and I'm experiencing this weird feeling of being far behind of all of my peers. It's been almost a year since mine and my family's situations started to get worse weather be it economically and relationship wise. The thing that is really bothering me is that every time I'm on socials my age mates and peers look like their doing better; flexing expensive cars and liquors, currencies and vacations I can't have not only due to scarcity of money but also my weak ah passport. It just seems like everyone already figured out life for themselves and enjoying their youth while I'm constantly stressing about money, how I can study abroad and change my citizenship as quick as possible, what major to pursue, being more social, finding a healthy relationship and partner that I haven't had during my whole existence etc.; and it seems like I'm losing in every aspect of life. I started taking some steps; I'm learning how to day trading, started doing martial arts, stared talking and complimenting random people on the street to build my confidence but it never felt enough. What am I doing wrong? Is this feeling common or am I really behind in everything and any advice on things I should know that u wish u knew earlier when you were my age will be appreciated.

To give you'll some background I'm a 17 yo teenager from a third world country striving to build something for my future self as my family's financial situation is not good at the moment. I heard a lot of mixed opinions about trading; some say it works if you're consistent and patient enough and others say that it's complete bs and a waste of time. I want you'll to be truthful and frank as possible. Should I start learning trading and have it really worked for you?? And of course, I don't expect to make $10K in a couple of months and I vividly understand that it's a long game but at least I am hoping to gain and master the skillset even if it takes years and make a couple of bucks along the way if possible. Everyone's advice and opinion is needed so help you'll lil brother out🙏.