'Well, I might be living in the wrong time but I don't go by comparisons. I go by the truthfulness of the whole thing. Forget about comparing, it's the biggest mistake trying to put your ego against the other person's.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He warns against comparing yourself to others as it feeds ego and distracts from truth.
- In plain terms
- Don't compare yourself to others, because it's a mistake driven by ego.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on your own truth instead of comparing yourself to others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes you feel better: winning or growing?
- How much does your value depend on others?
Another view
Healthy comparison can sometimes provide motivation or learning.
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