Why comparison is not the thief of joy
I agree that comparisons can be the thief of joy and lead to personal misery.
In all my years virtually anytime I came across someone that I envied, for whatever reason, I came to learn I didn't envy them at all.
But there is the other way you can leverage comparisons as you point out.
Those people do have that "thing" I needed or desired. I therefore could learn from them and even use my "envy" to drive me.
I could also learn how to avoid the negative consequences they suffer by attaining what I desire.
Great post and insight, Adam.
I agree that comparisons can be the thief of joy and lead to personal misery.
In all my years virtually anytime I came across someone that I envied, for whatever reason, I came to learn I didn't envy them at all.
But there is the other way you can leverage comparisons as you point out.
Those people do have that "thing" I needed or desired. I therefore could learn from them and even use my "envy" to drive me.
I could also learn how to avoid the negative consequences they suffer by attaining what I desire.
Great post and insight, Adam.