Listen "Silent Competition: When Comparing Yourself to Classmates Gets Too Loud"
Episode Synopsis
📚 Episode Description 🎙️We’ve all been there sitting in class, scrolling through results, or overhearing achievements and suddenly feeling the weight of comparison. This episode of Mind & Mic with Jonathan Osimhe Iyere dives into the quiet but heavy pressure of competing with classmates, even when no one says a word.Why do we compare ourselves? How does it affect our confidence, friendships, and mental health? And most importantly how do we break free from the cycle of silent competition?In this episode, Jonathan explores:✨ The roots of comparison in student life✨ How silent competition sneaks into friendship✨ Practical ways to focus on growth instead of comparisonIf you’ve ever felt “behind” or struggled with measuring your worth against others, this one is for you.🎧 Listen now and join the conversation because sometimes the loudest battles are the silent ones.
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