#76- How to Be Happy in a World of Comparison
Description
Have you ever felt worse after scrolling through social media — even when nothing in your life actually changed?
In this episode of The Xpect Performance Podcast, I unpack one of the biggest modern happiness traps: comparison.
From the biology behind why we compare, to how social media distorts our self-worth, this episode explores how to stop measuring your life by someone else’s ruler — and start building your own definition of success.
You’ll hear timeless insights from psychology, stories from rock legends Dave Mustaine and Pete Best, and practical tools to shift from comparison to contentment.
Because happiness doesn’t come from being the best — it comes from becoming better.
Key Takeaways
- Comparison is hardwired, but it’s up to you where to direct it.
- Social media amplifies insecurity by showing curated realities.
- True success is internal — not measured by likes, followers, or wealth.
- Happiness grows when you focus on trajectory, not results.
- Compare yourself to who you were yesterday — not to who someone else is today.
Resources:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0oxcpQG9nTwaAxXOMCfYrG?si=q_gkx8VxThONocuyJluF5g
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Much love,
Clint
United States
