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Stop comparing yourself to others from "summary" of The Subtle Art of Not Giving A - by Mark Manson
Comparison is the thief of joy. It's a cliche saying, but it's true. When we compare ourselves to others, we are setting ourselves up for disappointment. We are constantly measuring ourselves against an impossible standard, one that is constantly changing and never satisfied. It's a never-ending cycle of self-doubt and insecurity. We see someone else's success and we immediately feel inadequate. We start questioning our own worth and abilities. We wonder why we aren't as successful as they are, why we aren't as happy as they seem to be. We forget that we are all on different paths, with different goals and different definitions of success. But here's the thing: comparison is a losing game. There will always be someone who is smarter, richer, more successful, or more attractive than you. And there will always be someone who is less smart, less rich, less successful, or less attractive than you. It's a never-ending cycle of comparison that only leads to unhappiness and discontent. Instead of comparing yourself to oth...
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