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Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied
Why You Should Compare Yourself to Other People (Episode 5)
Jan 10, 2023
The podcast discusses the benefits and dangers of comparing oneself to others, the impact of San Francisco on personal aspirations, and the importance of choosing the right role models. They also explore visualization exercises and emphasize the importance of comparing oneself for genuine personal growth.
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- Comparing oneself to others can serve as a form of motivation and role modeling, as long as we compare ourselves to the right people and have good values to be motivated by.
- Comparing oneself to others can be a double-edged sword; it is important to be mindful of why we are making these comparisons, ensure that the people they compare themselves to uphold values that align with their own, and be realistic when setting achievable goals.
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Comparing oneself to others serves as motivation and role modeling
Comparing oneself to others can serve as a form of motivation and role modeling. By comparing our own achievements and results with those of others, we can gain inspiration and emulate their successes. For example, Julius Caesar compared himself to Alexander the Great and felt motivated to achieve more. This practice can be helpful as long as we compare ourselves to the right people and have good values to be motivated by.
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