The Need to Compare and Its Impact

Comparison is inherent in human nature and has historically served as a means of survival. However, in the context of social media, constant comparison can be detrimental to our well-being. The episode emphasizes that deleting social media does not eliminate comparison but rather highlights the importance of managing it. Unhealthy comparison arises when we become fixated on surface-level aspects like job titles or salaries without considering the full picture. The podcast provides an example of a friend who felt inadequate due to perceiving others' success on LinkedIn, but her perspective shifted when she considered the day-to-day realities and whether they aligned with her values and happiness.