Ever feel like someone else’s success means you’re falling behind? You're not alone.

In this episode, we explore the emotional trap of comparison—and how it often leads to scarcity thinking, self-doubt, and isolation. Whether you're a yoga teacher, creative, or entrepreneur, it’s easy to wonder, “Am I doing enough?” But comparison, when left unchecked, can shrink our sense of possibility and worth.

Instead, this episode invites a mindset shift: from competition to community, and from scarcity to shared abundance. You’ll hear reflections on the yogic philosophy of aparigraha (non-attachment), the neuroscience of social comparison, and how genuine inspiration can rewire the brain for creativity and courage.

With real-life metaphors (like running behind a pace-setter), affirmations, and somatic practices, this episode encourages you to celebrate others without dimming your own light. Because someone else’s success isn’t your loss—it’s proof of what’s possible.

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Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:23 Scarcity vs. Enoughness

00:05:09 Shifting the Comparison Lens

00:09:41 Yogic Philosophy: Aparigraha

00:11:19 Science: Fear & the Brain

00:14:48 Isolation vs. Collective Growth

00:17:46 Real-Life Example: Physio Teamwork

00:19:56 Comparison as Pace, Not Threat

00:22:29 Sangha & Shared Success

00:24:22 Hormones: Cortisol vs. Oxytocin

00:25:17 Embodied Reflection Practice

00:27:49 Reflective Questions

00:30:20 Closing Meditation

00:32:28 Bonus Reflections

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📚 Mentions & Resources:

• Yogic concept: Aparigraha (non-attachment)

• Yogic concept: Sangha (community)

• Science: Amygdala activation, cortisol, oxytocin

• Metaphor: Running behind a pace-setter
  

• Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/ 

• Going Pro Yoga’s Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/goingproyoga/

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Tags: scarcity mindset, abundance, comparison trap, yoga philosophy, community, growth mindset, personal development, aparigraha, neuroscience, enoughness, self-worth, inspiration, collaboration