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Comparison isn't the thief of joy...

Ever felt that nagging ‘why am I not there yet?’ when scrolling through Instagram or watching a friend’s success? We unpack why our brains are wired to compare, how this instinct can sometimes inspire us, and when it spirals into envy and self-doubt.

9 min
February 21, 2025

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Sachin Jha

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Sachin Jha

Host · Decoding Wisdom

Former international-level cricketer, Ivey Business School graduate, founder of ReadyAI. Host of Decoding Wisdom.

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Ever felt that nagging ‘why am I not there yet?’ when scrolling through Instagram or watching a friend’s success? We unpack why our brains are wired to compare, how this instinct can sometimes inspire us, and when it spirals into envy and self-doubt.

Sachin and Sachin go deep on the moments that shaped the work - the visible wins, the invisible costs, and the frameworks that survived the experience.

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Comparison isn't the thief of joy...