3561: Stop Trying To Keep Up With The Joneses by Roger Lawson on Comparing Yourself to Others

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🗓️ 13 April 2025

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3561: Roger Lawson challenges the destructive habit of comparing ourselves to others and highlights how it saps our joy, progress, and peace of mind. Through personal stories and sharp insights, he urges us to redefine success on our own terms and embrace the unique journey we’re on, without needing to outpace anyone else. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://roglawfitness.com/stop-trying-to-keep-up-with-the-joneses/ Quotes to ponder: "Comparison robs us of the joy and satisfaction that come from walking our own path." "Stop looking sideways. The real game is happening in front of you, not beside you." "You’re not behind. You’re not late. You’re not missing out." Episode references: The Dip by Seth Godin: https://www.sethgodin.com/the-dip Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Essentialism by Greg McKeown: https://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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