The Comparison Marathon

from Pretty-Awesome Conversations

Pretty: “Why do people run life like a marathon where they keep looking left and right?”

Awesome: “Because they want to know who’s ahead.”

Pretty: “And that’s exactly why they trip.”

Awesome: “So what do we do? Stare at our shoelaces?”

Pretty: “No. Just stop staring at someone else’s milestones.”

Awesome: “But competition is healthy!”

Pretty: “Yes, but comparison is junk food. Tasty, addictive, and destroys you slowly.”

Awesome: “Ouch. That hurt… but it’s true.”

Pretty: “Run your lap. Let others run theirs.”

Awesome: “Pretty… that was—”

Pretty: “—I know. Awesome.”

🌟 Pretty Awesome Takeaway

Your race. Your pace.

Comparison kills joy faster than exhaustion.