As you said, we compare our "worsts" to others "bests".

That is a horrible math problem. If we are to envy others' we need to envy ALL of them, their WHOLE story. Not just the shiny parts.

Every house (person) has a story and their own set of struggles often hidden. I do an entire podcast on this subject.

The only comparison we ough to make is with the person we were yesterday. That is real growth.

Thanks for your insight.

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Brian Keith Parrish
Brian Keith Parrish

Written by Brian Keith Parrish

Husband of one. Father of four. Independent Thinker. Writer. Podcaster. Real Estate Agent.

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