What is good in comparing oneself with others #shorts

4 Apr 2023 · 1 min

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TJ Walker argues that comparing yourself to people living on $70 a day builds gratitude, and studying successful people motivates improvement. Comparing to neighbors over money or looks breeds envy and does nothing for you.

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We're told all the time, don't compare yourself to others. Well, that's not completely true. It depends on how you compare yourself to others. I compare myself every day to the 800 million people or so around the world who live on less than A$70 a day. And when I do that, it makes me feel incredibly grateful. It's also fine to compare yourself to someone who's really successful and to use that as a role model and say, wow, if I work hard like they do and create like they do, I can be successful. Nothing wrong with that. The problem with comparing is just to say my next door neighbor has a prettier house or car or spouse than I do, and I'm now green with envy. That comparison does not help at all. Please follow the TJ Walker habit.