One of the most common pieces of advice we hear is: don't compare yourself to other people.

But what if comparison isn't dangerous because it hurts our confidence? What if it's dangerous because it changes our pace?

In this episode, I reflect on why comparison often creates urgency rather than jealousy, how social media can make us feel behind, what podcasting has taught me about long-term thinking, and why defining success on your own terms matters more than chasing someone else's timeline.

If you're building a business, a personal brand, a creative project, or simply trying to make progress without rushing your own journey, I hope you'll find something useful here.

00:00 Welcome Back
00:45 Looking Back at Episode One
01:35 Comparison Isn't the Problem
03:20 Why Comparison Makes Us Rush
05:35 Social Media and Feeling Behind
08:15 The Never-Ending Chase
10:45 The Cost of Impatience
13:15 What Podcasting Has Taught Me
15:35 Everyone Is Optimising for Something Different
18:00 What Helps Me Stay Grounded
20:25 Comparison vs Inspiration
21:15 Final Thoughts

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