Don't Get Caught in the Comparison Trap

It’s human nature to compare yourself to others. This is especially true in accomplished, affluent families. Wealthy families are often driven to be the best. After all, it is this striving for excellence that brought you success in the first place.

But the comparison game is a trap. If you lose the game – which you almost always do – you beat yourself up for not being perfect. If you win, you risk becoming arrogant… or delusional.

Even worse, we’re teaching this message to our children.

Parents pressure them to always achieve more. We want them to win that coveted award… to become captain of the team… and to be accepted into the “right” university.

Nothing short of the best will do.

The result? Both parents and kids live under the constant stress that someone will be “better” than they are.

We all have rounded-out sides. These are our well- developed parts. We also have jagged edges… the parts that need more work. The trouble with comparing is that you tend to slide your own jagged edges up against someone else’s rounded-out sides. And you come up short every time.

People who should listen to this show are entrepreneurs, psychologists, career coaches