Today's Positive Thought - Comparisons Limit Growth
(Painting: Pup and Paperback, By Molly Poole)

Today's Positive Thought - Comparisons Limit Growth

How might our lives change if we stopped comparing our beginnings to someone else's advanced chapters and instead focused on writing our own story one page at a time?


This Is The Thing: Each person is writing their own story, and every story has its unique pace and twists. It's all too common for us to compare our beginnings to someone else's well-established achievements, but this comparison can be demotivating and unfair to ourselves. Just like in a book, our lives are divided into chapters, and we must be careful not to judge our progress based on where others are in their narrative. When we compare our Chapter One to someone else's Chapter Twenty, we often overlook the countless pages and chapters they've written before reaching that point. Recognizing that their success is the culmination of years of hard work, failures, and learning experiences is essential. Instead of feeling discouraged, we should use their journey as inspiration and motivation. Remember that success is not a sprint but a marathon, and every chapter of our life story contributes to our growth and eventual success, no matter how humble or challenging. So, let's be patient with ourselves, savor each chapter of our journey, and trust that our story will lead us to our own fulfilling and extraordinary Chapter Twenty when the time is right.


Be Well.

Be Positive.

Have a Safe Saturday!


(Painting: Pup and Paperback, By Molly Poole)

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