If you (or whomever you are referring to) has a problem with jealousy of more successful people, then yes, undoubtedly better to trade alone. However, no point getting jealous and being self-destructive is there - that's ridiculous behaviour you'd expect from a child - with respect. It would be far more worthwhile to ask yourself why they are a better trader? What are they doing you aren't? How can you benefit by their being near/next to you? Don't get jealous and lose discipline, use it to your advantage. There will always be someone better than each and everyone of us somewhere in the world, so no point kidding yourself you're up there - instead use their edge to your advantage. Chill, accept the situation and use it to your advantage - surely a much better way of looking at the situations.