Stop comparing yourself to others from "summary" of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
Comparing ourselves to others is a natural human tendency. We see what other people have or what they have achieved, and we can't help but measure ourselves against them. However, this constant comparison can be detrimental to our well-being. It can lead to feelings of inadequacy, jealousy, and low self-esteem. When we compare ourselves to others, we are essentially setting ourselves up for failure. We are all unique individuals with our own strengths and weaknesses. Comparing ourselves to someone else is like comparing apples to oranges - it just doesn't make sense. We each have our own path to walk, and measuring ourselves against someone else's accomplishments only serves to distract us from our own journey. Furthermore, comparing ourselves to others is a never-ending cycle. There will always be someone who is smarter, more successful, or more attractive than we are. By constantly comparing ourselves to others, we are setting ourselves up for a lifetime of dissatisfaction and unhappiness. We will never truly be satisfied with who we are if we are always looking outside of ourselves for validation. Instead of comparing ourselves to others, we should focus on our own personal growth and development. We should strive to be the best version of ourselves that we can be, without worrying about how we measure up to others. This means setting our own goals and working towards them, regardless of what anyone else is doing.- The key to happiness lies in accepting ourselves for who we are and embracing our own unique qualities. We should celebrate our own successes and learn from our failures, without constantly looking over our shoulder at what everyone else is doing. When we stop comparing ourselves to others, we free ourselves from the burden of unrealistic expectations and allow ourselves to truly live in the present moment.
