Comparison Really Is The Thief Of Joy | by Ross Stringer | Medium

For the longest time, statements such as “don’t compare yourself to others; only to your previous self”, and “comparison is the thief of…

Comparison Really Is The Thief Of Joy Ross Stringer 12 min read · May 21, 2023 -- 4 Listen Share Press enter or click to view image in full size For the longest time, statements such as “ don’t compare yourself to others; only to your previous self ”, and “ comparison is the thief of joy ”, felt like damage control. What do I mean by damage control in this situation? Well, I mean they felt more consolatory than practical or of resolution. The advice felt like someone was trying to cheer me up — control the damage, if you will — by saying, “ hey, being unsuccessful isn’t so bad. You shouldn’t c

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