I caught myself comparing my career to everyone else’s updates this morning. It knocked my confidence more than I expected... This year is not going well so far.. any words of wisdom are welcome

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I hate to be that guy, but comparison really is the thief of joy. You've got to cut it out or you'll never be happy with where you are. If you insist on comparing yourself to someone, compare yourself to you at this point last year. As long as you're in a better place now than then, you're doing okay.

I needed this reminder. I forget how distorted those updates are and how little context they show. Comparing myself to last year feels grounding and fairer. I am still moving, even if it feels slow right now.

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