It’s something we have all done to sabotage our own success. One minute you’re feeling great, on top of the world, making tons of progress; then you hear about an accomplishment made by one of your peers and you think, “Why am I not that successful?”
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Jealousy sets in, you start to feel like a failure, and you wonder what she has that you don’t.
Can you relate?
I used to compare myself to others all the time. I would even look at entrepreneurs with 20 years more experience and say, “Why am I not there?”
Here’s the thing: When you allow the success of others to make you feel you’re not good enough, you’re turning your back on your own brilliance and unique gifts. [Click to tweet]
In today’s episode of She Takes on the World TV, I dive into how to stop comparing yourself to others. Check it out:
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