Comments on: Don’t compare yourself to others http://www.resultsjunkies.com/blog/dont-compare-yourself-to-others/ A brief guide to getting ahead in life. Whether it's pay, power or prestige, I'll help you make the big leap. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:13:03 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Become your own Hero | aCEOinyou.com http://www.resultsjunkies.com/blog/dont-compare-yourself-to-others/comment-page-1/#comment-414 Become your own Hero | aCEOinyou.com Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:30:04 +0000 http://www.resultsjunkies.com/?p=92#comment-414 [...] Comparing yourself to others from the beginning is a mistake. It’s unfortunately a compulsion that we can’t seem to escape. First, we latch onto our idealistic role models–success stories, if you may. Inspiration turns to obsession, which then turns into envy, frustration, and an es-capable dissatisfaction with our own capabilities.  Then, we ignore the discrepancies between what what we would hope to accomplish and what we’re capable of accomplishing.  Eventually, this leads to the fatal act of Emulation.  Imitating the best, but blindly with no sense of realism. Imagine starting your own business in order to follow the footsteps of an icon like Donald Trump. Now that’s a slightly large gap of achievements between you and your famed demi-god. Don’t get me wrong. Inspiration is often key to fuel the fire within, but every business mogul himself knows that you have to set a campaign out for yourself and your talents. [...] [...] Comparing yourself to others from the beginning is a mistake. It’s unfortunately a compulsion that we can’t seem to escape. First, we latch onto our idealistic role models–success stories, if you may. Inspiration turns to obsession, which then turns into envy, frustration, and an es-capable dissatisfaction with our own capabilities.  Then, we ignore the discrepancies between what what we would hope to accomplish and what we’re capable of accomplishing.  Eventually, this leads to the fatal act of Emulation.  Imitating the best, but blindly with no sense of realism. Imagine starting your own business in order to follow the footsteps of an icon like Donald Trump. Now that’s a slightly large gap of achievements between you and your famed demi-god. Don’t get me wrong. Inspiration is often key to fuel the fire within, but every business mogul himself knows that you have to set a campaign out for yourself and your talents. [...]

]]> By: Bobby Saini http://www.resultsjunkies.com/blog/dont-compare-yourself-to-others/comment-page-1/#comment-387 Bobby Saini Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:58:48 +0000 http://www.resultsjunkies.com/?p=92#comment-387 I just came across a quote and thought I would share: The Pursuit of Happiness (Harper, 1993), David Myers. "Happiness is relative not only to our past experience but also to our comparisons with others. We are always comparing ourselves with others. And whether we feel good or bad depends on who those others are. We are slow-witted or clumsy only when others are smart or agile." I just came across a quote and thought I would share:

The Pursuit of Happiness (Harper, 1993), David Myers.

“Happiness is relative not only to our past experience but also to our comparisons with others. We are always comparing ourselves with others. And whether we feel good or bad depends on who those others are. We are slow-witted or clumsy only when others are smart or agile.”

]]> By:   Some Lessons I Wish I Had Learned Earlier in Life | Cultivate Greatness Leadership Training, Personal Development, & Life Hacks http://www.resultsjunkies.com/blog/dont-compare-yourself-to-others/comment-page-1/#comment-119   Some Lessons I Wish I Had Learned Earlier in Life | Cultivate Greatness Leadership Training, Personal Development, & Life Hacks Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:47:21 +0000 http://www.resultsjunkies.com/?p=92#comment-119 [...] Don’t compare yourself to others. [...] [...] Don’t compare yourself to others. [...]

]]> By: Bobby Saini http://www.resultsjunkies.com/blog/dont-compare-yourself-to-others/comment-page-1/#comment-102 Bobby Saini Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:08:47 +0000 http://www.resultsjunkies.com/?p=92#comment-102 That is very true, and I believe what starts happening is that you end up just visioning the end product, completely ignoring the fact that hard work, dedication, and a few screw ups were also put in. Now if it is used as a source of inspiration, that is a different case. That is very true, and I believe what starts happening is that you end up just visioning the end product, completely ignoring the fact that hard work, dedication, and a few screw ups were also put in.

Now if it is used as a source of inspiration, that is a different case.

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