Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2995: Joshua Becker unveils the destructive nature of comparison, urging listeners to embrace their uniqueness and focus on personal growth. He highlights the negative impacts of comparing oneself to others and offers practical steps to foster self-appreciation, inner development, and intentional living, thereby cultivating a more fulfilling and authentic life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/stop-comparing-your-life-start-living-it/ Quotes to ponder: "Comparison robs you of joy. Comparing yourself to others will always cause you to regret what you aren't, rather than allow you to enjoy life as who you are." "The goal of life is not to be better than 50% of the other people on the planet. The goal of life is to be the best you that you can possibly be." "We were not born to live their life. There is no sense wasting our life (or energy) being jealous of theirs." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices