#122: Comparison is the Death of Joy

#122: Comparison is the Death of Joy

"Comparison is the death of joy." - Mark Twain

As creators, artists, leaders, healers, connectors, and influencers there is one thing that kills our creativity and joy more than anything....comparison! Comparing ourselves to others and thinking, "Why them? Why not me?"

This zero-sum "I win you lose, you win I lose" mentality kills more dreams and desires than anything else. Comparison makes us feel inadequate, deflated, and leads to low self-esteem.

I know because I'm in it, and have been in it! And there is a better way.

By shifting our perspective to, "If they can do it, why can't I?"

In fact, other people give us permission and show us what's possible, which we can use for inspiration. This win-win mentality and abundance mindset is so much healthier and more productive.

I think of Roger Bannister running the 1st sub-4-minute mile in 1954 when experts said it couldn't be done. Since that feat, 1,497 others have also run a mile in under 4 minutes. Roger gave all these people permission, showed them what's possible, and inspired each one to accomplish their own dreams and desires.

We get to make the choice every day. "Why them? Why not me?"

OR

"If they can do it, why can't I?"

One attitude will propel you onward and upward.

The other will drive you to bitterness and despair.

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#52: 2020 Word of the Year

#52: 2020 Word of the Year

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#51: Top 5 Celebrations of 2019

#51: Top 5 Celebrations of 2019

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#50: Dr. Hadar Sophia - Ironman Finisher & Holistic Doctor

#50: Dr. Hadar Sophia - Ironman Finisher & Holistic Doctor

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#49: Christmas Miracle

#49: Christmas Miracle

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24 Joulu 201925min

#48: 5 Methods to Reduce Stress Through Positive Thinking

#48: 5 Methods to Reduce Stress Through Positive Thinking

Inspired by Tamara Lechner's article "How to reduce stress through positive thinking: 5 methods", I wanted to share some practical tools to help you thrive, not just survive, especially during the hol...

13 Joulu 201917min

#47: Andrew Becomes the Interviewee

#47: Andrew Becomes the Interviewee

In this episode, the script gets flipped and Andrew is interviewed by his spiritual and sober buddy, Ryan Lipsey (@rlipsey, www.ryanlipsey.com), and we discuss: Vicious cycle of addiction How to im...

22 Marras 201945min

#46: Gratitude

#46: Gratitude

What do Gandhi, Mother Teresa, MLK Jr., the Dalai Lama, Leonardo Da Vinci, Shakespeare, Lincoln, Newton, & Einstein all have in common.......They all practiced GRATITUDE! The major religions of Chris...

15 Marras 201913min

#45: The Positive Impact of 'Community'

#45: The Positive Impact of 'Community'

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