We explore why we always feel behind in life regardless of our accomplishments and how to break free from arbitrary timelines.

• Social media creates unrealistic comparisons as we see others' curated highlights without the struggles
• Childhood expectations of adulthood often don't match reality, creating feelings of inadequacy
• Economic realities today make traditional milestones harder to achieve than for previous generations
• Unlike childhood development, adulthood isn't linear—it has cycles, seasons, and no clear endpoint
• Early parentification can lead to burnout and difficulty finding satisfaction in adult achievements
• Internalized shame can be paralyzing when we believe we're fundamentally behind or inadequate
• Creating a vision board helps define personal values separate from societal expectations
• Notice when inspiration crosses into comparison—your body gives signals when social media becomes harmful
• Time only moves forward—there's no going backward, just moments of struggle within forward movement
• Success isn't a checklist but a journey that changes as your values and perspective evolve

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