Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory Steven Bartlett on Escaping the Comparison Trap, Rewriting Your Story & Getting Rich on Your Own Terms (Fan Fav)
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Oct 18, 2025 
Join entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, founder of Social Chain and Catena Capital, as he shares insights from his journey from Botswana to becoming a successful author. He dives into the power of self-narrative, explaining how rejecting societal labels has shaped his story. Steven reveals how insecurity fueled his ambitions and how he overcame the comparison trap to define his self-worth. Discussing his upcoming book, 'Happy Sexy Millionaire,' he aims to inspire a generation grappling with fulfillment in the age of social media.
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From Botswana To Scrounging For Coins
- Steven Bartlett recounts growing up poor after moving from Botswana and being raised by an illiterate mother in Manchester.
- He describes stealing pizzas, scavenging for coins, and promising himself to be a "happy, sexy millionaire."
Insecurity Fueled Compounding Confidence
- Insecurity plus radical independence created a compounding drive that produced early entrepreneurial wins for Bartlett.
- He built belief through small wins that acted like case studies proving his competence.
Context Drives Perceived Self-Worth
- Comparison and context warp perceived intrinsic value and cause misery when you measure yourself against neighbors and social media.
- Bartlett learned to free himself from contrast to protect his intrinsic sense of worth.
