Don’t Compare Your Life Journey To Another (Must Watch Motivational Video)

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Transcript – Don’t Compare Your Life Journey To Another (Must Watch Motivational Video)

It doesn’t matter what ANYONE in this world says about you… except one person… and that person is you.

It doesn’t matter what ANY VOICE in this world speaks about you… except one voice… and that is the voice WITHIN YOU.

There’s always going to be opinions. There will always be people telling you what THEY THINK you should be doing with YOUR LIFE…
 There will be people who mean well dragging you down with their expectations and beliefs about what you should be doing with your life…

And then there will be people who don’t mean so well…
 
None of it matters.

The only thing that matters is YOU do YOUR BEST.
 In doing your BEST… in EVERY situation, what you will find, is that it will lead to your NEXT BEST SITUATION.

In doing your BEST… consistently, what you will find is that you will be consistently improving your life.
 The changes may be so subtle you won’t notice… but one day, you’ll look back and you won’t recognise the person you once were.

Listen to me…
 If it took you 10 years to get a 1 year degree… it’s still a degree!
 If it took you 10 miserable, failed relationships to find the love of your life… YOU STILL FOUND the love of your life!
 If it took you 3 failed businesses to find your passion… YOU STILL FOUND YOUR PASSION.
 If you didn’t buy your first home until 50 years old… you can still make a HOME.

Every set back, every failure, every disappointment will pass… and ALL OF IT… every single piece of it, is part of the puzzle that will create your best life.

You need the darkness to appreciate the light. You need the rainy days to appreciate the sunny days.

The contrast is not sent to ruin you… it is sent as a lesson, and a blessing. Something to learn and grow from.

Don’t let outside voices tell you where you should be at this stage in your life. ALL OF IT is part of your UNIQUE JOURNEY.

Treasure every moment. The great times, and the times you need to GROW through challenges and set-backs.

Do not compare yourself to other people. Allow them to live as they are, while you focus on your own path.

You can’t possibly know what is in store for your future.

You can’t possibly know, in advance, the BLESSING that will be born out of the LESSON which looked like the universe was MESSING WITH YOU.

You can’t possibly understand, in the moment, that the BRICK WALL in your way is not the final section, but a re-direction, maybe even protection.

Sometimes our struggles turn into our greatest strengths
. Sometimes our toughest times turn out to be the only thing that would enable us to GROW into the person we must become.

Do not let outside expectations dampen your spirit and never compare YOUR JOURNEY with another.

You are unique… everything is as it should be.

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In this important conversation with Tom Bilyeu, Jason Silva speaks about comparison and the importance of valuing yourself in this social media world we live in.

Comparison Is Only Healthy If It Inspires You To Do Better – Jason Silva – TRANSCRIPT

Isn’t it interesting how our sense of self can get agitated when we witness something that I guess reflects or mirrors something within ourselves that we feel like we want to let out, but we haven’t been able to yet.

It’s a trapping of the ego when the fact that someone else shines feels like it impedes upon our own capacity to shine.

It’s almost like we come from a scarcity mindset and we think that there is no room for two people to shine.

Like, well, that guy’s excellence somehow diminishes the space in which I can stand.

And I’ve experienced that as well. Like I’ve experienced that feeling. I know that disquiet, you know, it’s somehow the existence of another negates my own.

But they can’t be true. It’s not true. That is a trapping of the ego, that is also a trapping of comparison.

I think comparison is only healthy if it inspires you to want to do better. Not if it makes you vain and bitter.

Which it can do to all of us.

The people that you’re around, they’re going to influence you in a terrifying way because you’re just around them. So you don’t think to look beyond them. They’re the people that you encounter. And this is why I think people have to be so careful with who they follow online, how they cultivate their online world, because it used to be you couldn’t get too freaked out because there were only so many like incredible people around you.

But now it’s like you can curate this feed of people who are extraordinary at the very thing that you want to be extraordinary at. They are better than you. They’re further ahead and you can convince yourself
that you can’t get there.

And it becomes like this… where you’re in this weird thing where you’re inspired by them, but like you said, it’s also diminishing their sense of self.

It’s very interesting, right? Because they say, you know, on a small scale you become the people that you hang out with because of the mutual mental mirroring that occurs when you’re interface with other humans.

You can’t help, the process of osmosis by which you mirror and, or acquire the qualities of that what you surround yourself with, including the people you surround yourself with. But what can also happen is you can compare yourself to the people that you’re around.

But then what happens now with people like us, like you were saying, okay, so now you’re not surrounded necessarily just by the physical people that are around you,
which is again, as a constraint, limited size.

Now you’re also surrounded by the feeds you follow. You’re surrounded by the Instagrammers that you follow. And so every time you scroll, you become what you behold, but you also compare yourself with,
and it can give you the illusion that the world and the marketplace is smaller than it actually is.

And so it’s like, that guy’s got a million followers. he’s eclipsing my capacity to have a voice. Or that guy’s got 500 million likes. He somehow eclipsing the integrity of the work I’m putting out. But that’s also an illusion.

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Over the past few decades, “cultural diversity” has been a phrase adopted and thrown around by the masses, but what does it really mean?

Seriously, if you search that phrase on Google, nearly every article is about cultural diversity in the workplace.  One would think that the only value of cultural diversity had to do with improving company profits.

Or learning how to “play nicely” with others from different backgrounds or cultures when you’re at work – and embracing its value because it’s the “thing to do.”

Cultural Diversity beyond the Workplace

Taking a deeper look, when we choose to view the world through a new lens (with a 24/7 mindset) – one that embraces and celebrates our differences – we begin to truly understand the “oneness” of all people.  The concept sinks in and becomes a part of our very being.

Being curious, respectful and appreciative of other ethnicities, religious beliefs, politic affiliations, gender identification, and other differences adds immeasurable value to our lives when we are open to widening our scope of understanding.

Learning about and appreciating our differences does not mean that we need to adopt others’ beliefs, attitudes, affiliations, or cultural differences.

It simply expands our base of knowledge, stimulates thinking about our own culture and beliefs, and heightens our awareness.

Common Challenges

Here are some common reasons that embracing cultural diversity seems to be challenging for many people:

• Fearing the “unknown” – people, things, and experiences that are new and different
• Assuming people who are culturally different may try to convert you to adopt their views, beliefs or attitudes
• Being brought up in an environment in which respect for cultural differences was discouraged
• Feeling safer with experiences that fall within your typical comfort zone
• Approaching the idea from a place of “ego” and viewing others who are perhaps very different as inferior

It’s natural to be where we are based on our history and where our individual paths have led us thus far.

So you have a choice.  Do you really want to stay right where you are?

Or do you want to learn and grow and expand your understanding beyond your current realm of experience?

If you choose to embrace growth, become insatiably curious.  Explore.  Discover.  Engulf yourself in new adventures with a new lens of the world through different people, places, and experiences.

This will lead to a higher level of understanding about yourself and where you fit into the larger universal picture.

But if you’re not used to the idea of exploring beyond the people you typically experience, where do you start?

A Few Simple Ways to Begin Your Exploration

It can be easiest to begin your cultural diversity journey “behind the scenes,” by learning about other groups and cultures on your own at first, before connecting with individuals from cultures that are new to you.

In this way, you can get a feel for cultural differences and let those ideas sink in.  It also gives you some conversation material, as you can mention something you’ve seen or read as a spring board for dialogue about it.

You can learn a lot about different cultures most simply through their art and their food.

• Watch foreign or independent films about other cultures. Independent films are often character-driven and offer insights about how people within a culture interrelate, what their cultural priorities are, and ways of speaking.  You can find films about other ethnicities, as well as political affiliations, religious beliefs, gender identification, and other groups.
• Watching documentaries about a given culture or group can offer information about its history, beliefs, challenges, music, politics, and more.
• Similar to the above, read books about other groups and cultures.
• Learn about a culture’s food. When it comes to ethnicities, different cultures put differing emphasis on mealtimes and, often, sharing meals is a way of connecting in a meaningful way.

Next Steps

Once you’ve explored a bit on your own, start seeking out different groups to connect with.  Visit new places, even just within your community if it includes diverse populations.  Travel beyond your immediate area if opportunities to connect with diverse populations are limited in your own locale.

Or at the very least, be open-minded about meeting and conversing with new people in your everyday experiences.

Once you set an intent to explore life in this way with a new lens, you can expect the universe to bring new people into your awareness.

If you have trouble striking up conversations, bring a more extroverted friend or partner along with you and simply enjoy the conversations that unfold.

Keep in Mind

When connecting with others from different backgrounds…

• Ensure that your attitude is one of respectful curiosity and not judgement.
• Be aware of your body language and posture so that it’s open and inviting – not standoffish. (This goes for your overall energy, as well.)
• Ask questions (respectfully) and LISTEN to others’ responses with an open mind…with an intent to learn, understand, and connect.
• Ask more questions, and allow the conversation to flourish, exploring deeper topics along the way.

Just remember – we are all unique, yet we are all connected.  Truly, that’s what adds color, beauty, and intrigue to our lives.

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Technology and social media were created to serve us, improve our lives, and increase our interconnectedness.

Social media also felt like a novelty, and we were all dying to join.

However, social sites that were first designed to improve our lives, quickly became our masters.

When was the last time you went a whole week or even a day without checking your social media?

How does the thought of a social media detox feel?..

Well, if you feel distressed or depressed at the idea of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram vanishing, then you might need a detox.. Below are some mindful benefits to get you started..

Social Media Detox

1. End the comparison cycle

Reality is lost on social media, as people are showcasing the best aspects of themselves over their real selves.

This quickly triggers self-disdain as we second guess our appearance, skill set, and even our personality.

The comparison cycle is supported by scientific research that discovered people who use social media often are likely to compare themselves with others resulting in a negative impact on self-esteem.

A social media detox breaks the comparison cycle and reconnects you with the remarkable things about yourself and in your life.

2. Break the narcissistic tendencies

Wait, what? Yes, social media provides the conditions to develop narcissistic behavior, and a social media detox will curtail that affect.

Social sites allow us to self-promote, cultivate a particular image, and present ourselves to other people seeking their approval.

The approval comes in likes and shares on Facebook Reels, upvotes on Reddit, and retweets on Twitter and this reward system leads to a situation where it is all about your satisfaction and gratification.

3. Social media detox will better your mood

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media sites are a quick way to reconnect with friends and might seem like an excellent way to improve your mood.

However, a recent study revealed that increased social media use resulted in increased depression.

One reason is that we are perusing other’s curated photos and thus we fill inferior in comparison, and the more disconnected we are from the real world.

By and large, if you feel depressed or stressed out, it is high time you cut your social media use. You will feel much happier when you break the cycle.

4. Reconnect with the real world

We need person-to-person contact, and though Facebook preaches increased interconnectedness, in reality, it drives a wedge between people.

People who spend more time online are more likely to have weakened immunity and feel isolated and lonely in the ‘real world.’

Well, the good news is you can improve your mood by going out in public, or meeting like-minded people.

It is also high time to start a social media detox as it allows you to live in the moment, and to free up time to develop new skills or enjoy that hobby you’ve been putting off.

5. A social media detox will protect your privacy

We are social creatures, and there is nothing new to sharing what we do.

However, social media is insidious in that we have lost control over who we share our privacy with..

It might seem inconsequential, someone discovering a few facts about you; but we see the trees and miss sight of the forest, in that someone can create a penetrating profile about us going through the information we put online; thus we are unguarded against manipulation.

The best way to protect your privacy, is to delete your sensitive information and take a social media detox.

Of course, it is not all doom and gloom with social media, but there are instances the cons outweigh the pros, and it is in such cases we encourage a social media detox

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Stop Comparing Yourself To Others – You’ll Never Be Happy

Don’t you think it’s interesting how most people never seem to be happy with themselves?

No matter what we do, what we have or how we look, it never seems good enough.

We constantly compare ourselves to everyone else, what they are doing, what they look like, what they have achieved, so much so that we forget who we are… we forget our qualities and forget that being unique is our greatest asset.

Social media has made it much easier for us to feel unworthy, because it seems everywhere you look, someone has something bigger, better, more beautiful.

You may think you are doing awesome and proud of what you have achieved in your life, yet when you log onto Facebook and see what everyone else has, you suddenly feel inferior.

But, why do we do that?

Why do we think like that?

We were taught by our parents that it’s what is inside that matters… many of us teach our own children that, and we all know it to be true on a deep level… yet for some reason, many of us still compare ourselves with others on a materialistic and shallow level.

There is always going to be someone prettier than you, fitter than you, smarter than you, richer than you and appearing happier than you. Good for them. Good for all of them. You focus on you.

You have qualities that no one else has… because you were born unique. The sooner you realise that, and start living your life as yourself, free from caring about opinions of others… the happier you will be.

We all have something to amazing offer this world. There is not one single person on the earth that is the same as you… not one! You must understand how amazing that is.

No one is perfect.

That profile you just went through on Instagram, that is a highlight reel. Everyone has their challenges behind closed doors. Everyone has qualities and things they need to work on as well.

So when you are comparing yourself to everyone else, remember that these people aren’t perfect… no one is. They don’t have it all figured out. They have bad times too and don’t always look that great, but usually you don’t get to see that side.

Nobody posts bad photos of themselves or the terrible apartment they first lived in… until they succeed.

So next time you start to compare yourself to another, just remember we are all human and go through the same good and bad times as everyone else.

If it seems like everyone around you may have more than you or what you consider to be a great life, know that YOUR life won’t get any better by being bitter.

Get grateful for what you DO have and the great qualities you DO possess. Then, focus on what you CAN do to get to the life you do deserve, and will achieve if you keep working for it. Just don’t do it because someone else has it.

Wanting to be like someone else is an insult to who you ARE.

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There is not a single person in the world with the same characteristics, skills, talents and ideas that you have. These quotes on being yourself will inspire and uplift you

9 Of The Greatest Ever Quotes On Being Yourself To Inspire And Uplift You

1- Be yourself, everyone else is already taken. Oscar Wilde – Quotes On Being Yourself

Don’t waste all the beautiful things about yourself by wishing you were someone else! You are beautiful and unique. You have so much to offer the world.

2- The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. Friedrich Nietzsche – Quotes On Being Yourself

It’s not always easy to stay true to yourself. The people around us may not always understand us our appreciate our point of view, but that does not mean we should change. Being your authentic self is far more valuable than the opinions of others.

3- Always be a first rate version of yourself and not a second rate version of someone else. Judy Garland – Quotes On Being Yourself

Strive to be the best version of yourself, every day. If you do that, you will never need to  compare yourself to anyone else.

4- Don’t you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can’t be exactly who you are. Lady Gaga – Quotes On Being Yourself

You are a divine child of God. You are the Universe experiencing itself. However you define it, you are perfect. Never let ANYONE tell you otherwise.

5- Don’t compromise yourself – you’re all you have. John Grisham – Quotes On Being Yourself

Staying true to who you are is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this lifetime. If you use that alone as your inner compass, you will never go wrong.

6- Sometimes you have to lose all you have to find out who you truly are. Roy T. Bennett – Quotes On Being Yourself

We all feel ‘lost’ at times, perhaps when we are feeling challenged or going through a major life change. But often it is through these challenges that we uncover the true depths of our character, and find new layers of our personal power.

7- To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. Ralph Waldo Emerson – Quotes On Being Yourself

The greatest achievements in life are to know yourself, accept yourself, love yourself.

8- The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself. Lao Tzu – Quotes On Being Yourself

Just be yourself. Nothing more, nothing less.

 9- There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and will be lost. Martha Graham – Quotes On Being Yourself

You have one shot in this body, in this time, with all the the uniques gifts you have. Don’t waste it worrying about what other people think or feeling insufficient. You are enough.

Do you have a favourite quote that inspire you to be yourself? Share it in the comments below!

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