Ep 47: Comparison—The Means by which You Keep Yourself Mediocre

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To make themselves feel better, many people use a classic tool—comparison. Unfortunately, even the smartest people in the room can end up downgrading their possibilities (and their leadership) by comparing themselves to others. It’s easy to understand why many people turn to comparison. For starters, comparison can be massively comforting to the ego. However, comparison comes with a costly price: it prevents people (including brilliant leaders) from seeing their edge and deepening their ability to lead. So what do you do about comparison so it does not get in the way of your leadership? How do you take on your edge while not diminishing the edge of others? The lowdown on comparison and the answers to those questions and more in this episode, so don’t forget to tune in!