The Weight of Comparison — How It Kills Progress and Steals Joy

19/10/2025 20 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, JP Warren gets real about one of the biggest traps professionals fall into — comparison.Whether it’s scrolling through LinkedIn and feeling behind, or stacking your current progress against where you thought you’d be, comparison can quietly drain your energy, focus, and joy. JP breaks down why comparison culture is stronger than ever, how it hijacks your mindset, and what to do to reframe it into something that drives growth instead of insecurity.You’ll learn:Why comparison feels so natural — and why it’s so destructiveHow “gap vs. gain” thinking changes your mental gameWhy celebrating others’ wins actually increases your confidenceThe power of focusing on progress over paceThis isn’t theory — it’s a real, vulnerable look at what happens when we measure ourselves against everyone else instead of measuring our growth against who we were yesterday.If you’ve been feeling stuck, impatient, or weighed down by constant comparison, this one’s for you.🎧 Tune in, take notes, and let’s get back to enjoying the journey.