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I remember the day I stopped looking at other people's scores.
I remember the day I stopped looking at other people's scores.
It was a Tuesday, nothing special.
It was a Tuesday, nothing special.
I was running on a treadmill at the gym.
I was running on a treadmill at the gym.
The person next to me was faster and thinner.
The person next to me was faster and thinner.
I felt my chest tighten with jealousy.
I felt my chest tighten with jealousy.
Then I realized: I was chasing a race that never ends.
Then I realized: I was chasing a race that never ends.
I slowed down my pace and focused on my own breath.
I slowed down my pace and focused on my own breath.
I started to feel my legs, not the numbers.
I started to feel my legs, not the numbers.
That small shift changed everything.
That small shift changed everything.
Now I run for myself, not to beat anyone.
Now I run for myself, not to beat anyone.
Comparison is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.
Comparison is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.
I finally put down the glass.
I finally put down the glass.
The Day I Stopped Comparing Myself to Others
by @hannah67