I feel overshadowed. How do I feel better about myself?

Nerd,
There is a kid in my English class that sits in front of me that is so smart, I feel overshadowed as well as insignificant due to his academic success. How can I feel better about myself?
Sincerely,
Dis Appointed

Dear Dis,
There are many ways to feel better about yourself. For example, I am sure that the person who sits in front of you is not wholly superior to you. Think of something that you are better than him at. Perhaps you are a member of certain elitist liberal intellectual organisations which he doesn't belong to? Who knows? Anyway, don't let shit like this get you down. There's an old saying. I just forget it.

Sincerely, the Nerd