It’s so easy to look at someone else’s success and measure your own worth against it. Social media, colleagues, or even friends can make it feel like everyone else is moving faster, achieving more, or doing better than you. But the truth is: comparison rarely serves us—it usually hinders our growth. I’ve caught myself falling into this trap many times. Seeing a fellow freelancer land a high-paying client or a friend excel in a skill I’m still learning made me question my abilities. For a moment, I’d feel behind or inadequate, forgetting that everyone has their own timing, journey, and challenges. Comparison is tricky because it focuses on the visible results, not the unseen effort, struggles, or circumstances behind them. It’s like seeing someone’s flourishing garden without knowing how many seedlings didn’t survive or how much care went into nurturing it. The moment I stopped comparing and started focusing on my own growth, things changed. I began to appreciate my own milestones—th...
(My life's journey and more)