#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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#141: Randy Grimes - Tackling the Stigma of Addiction and Mental Illness

#141: Randy Grimes - Tackling the Stigma of Addiction and Mental Illness

"I want everyone to know it's okay to not be okay. But you've got to raise your hand and ask for help." -Randy Grimes WOW! An epic interview with Randy Grimes talking about his journey from NFL "Man o...

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#140: Dr. Andrew Seefeld - Emotional Sobriety & The Science of Addiction

#140: Dr. Andrew Seefeld - Emotional Sobriety & The Science of Addiction

"Who do I need to be to effect the adaptive changes I want to see." -Dr. Seefeld  Dr. Seefeld is the Medical Director, Emergency, Department, at Speare Memorial Hospital in New Hampshire. He is uniqu...

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#139: Choosing Our "Word of The Year" For 2023

#139: Choosing Our "Word of The Year" For 2023

Some simple questions to ask when reflecting and choosing your "Word of the Year": This word is meant to make you take action in the direction of the person you deserve and want to be This word giv...

8 Tammi 202332min

#138: Checking-In vs. Checking-Out During the Holidays

#138: Checking-In vs. Checking-Out During the Holidays

One of the most common symptoms of both pain and anxiety is shortness of breath, or hyperventilation. On the other hand, slow, deep breathing can reduce pain and distress. In this episode, I'll guide ...

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#137: Eric Bettencourt - Hands of God, Humble Servant, & Wisdom Purveyor

#137: Eric Bettencourt - Hands of God, Humble Servant, & Wisdom Purveyor

"We want to be this macho man and suppress our feelings and we don't want to cry, that's where society is all wrong. It's ok to cry. It's ok to get in touch with your inner self, your heart, your femi...

9 Joulu 202240min

#136: 10 Steps to Build Your Confidence

#136: 10 Steps to Build Your Confidence

Inspired by John Maxwell's book, "The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth." Guard Your Self-Talk Stop Comparing Yourself to Others Move Beyond Your Limiting Beliefs Add Value to Others Do the Right...

18 Marras 202226min

#135: "The Sh!t No One Wants To Hear" - Author, Steve Safranek

#135: "The Sh!t No One Wants To Hear" - Author, Steve Safranek

"How can you die well?" -Steve Safranek That was the question Steve posed to our audience in today's podcast episode.  Most of us think of death as negative and too morbid. On the contrary! Steve and ...

12 Marras 20221h 3min

#134: The Journey of Healing from Trauma & Addiction - Replay of University of Adversity Podcast

#134: The Journey of Healing from Trauma & Addiction - Replay of University of Adversity Podcast

This is a replay of a recent episode I did as a guest on the University of Adversity podcast with my buddy, Lance Essihos. I highly recommend you follow and subscribe to his podcast (as well as mine)....

6 Marras 20221h 18min

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