The fact that my neighbor becomes wealthy has no negative effect on my circumstances, as a matter of fact, it probably only helps as said neighbor may spend his money on a business or service I provide or support a charity that I believe in.
You are right about that- I work for one of the oldest welding supply companies in the country (ironically, headquartered in Fort Collins), and our sales are going gangbusters wherever there is oilfield activity (which is a lot of Texas!).