Do you ever feel behind in life?
What are you comparing yourself to?
Today, Jay shares a powerful reminder for anyone who feels like they’re behind in life. Maybe you’re comparing your career path to a friend’s promotion, your relationship status to someone’s engagement photos, or your lifestyle to highlight reels on social media. Jay explains how natural it is to feel this way, especially after school, when the timelines that once kept us moving together begin to split apart. Drawing on social comparison theory, he shows how easily our self-worth can become tied to where others seem to be, instead of honoring the unique path we’re on.
Jay reframes the idea of being “behind,” not as a failure but an essential part of growth. Through psychology and real-life examples, he emphasizes that endings matter more than beginnings, and that setbacks are not signs of weakness, but proof that we’re actively building resilience. He challenges our attachment to comfort, which can quietly keep us stuck, and reminds us that what feels like delay is really unseen preparation for the skills and foundations that lead to future success. Jay shifts how we measure progress, from chasing empty wins to recognizing that grit matters more than perfection.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Redefine Success on Your Timeline
How to Recognize False Progress in Others
How to See Struggle as Strength
How to Turn Setbacks into Resilience
How to Trust That You’re Not Late
The struggles you face today are shaping your resilience, your wisdom, and your strength for tomorrow. You are not late, you are not lost, you are simply on your own timeline.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:52 Do You Feel Behind in Life?
02:37 #1: You Aren't Late, You're on a Different Timeline
06:07 #2: Endings Define the Story
08:42 #3: Comfort is What Really Keeps You Stuck
12:27 #4: Progress Doesn’t Guarantee Happiness
14:01 #5: Struggling Is Proof You’re Growing
17:49 #6: You're not Behind, You're Developing Skills
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