Relative Merit

Which is better? Being the best in your circle of influence, or, being the best in the world? Or do both give the same level of satisfaction?
For example, one might be the best runner in the school but may not be the best in the city. Would one still feel satisfied of at least some level of achievement? Should one?

And its not just the 'space' factor of comparison. There is a factor of time too.

Indian cricket team won the world cup in 1983. Would they have been good enough to beat the Australian team of today? If not, then does it take away from them some of their Halo? Should it take away some of their Halo?