Avoid comparing yourself to others

Every entrepreneur is unique with a unique journey . Therefore, it is important not to compare yourself to other entrepreneurs.

It must be said that social media has exacerbated this phenomenon by displaying the triumphant success of other entrepreneurs as well as seemingly easy achievements. But the virtual world is not real life. Social media can be a self-centered hall of mirrors or a distorting mirror because it is, above all, a staging, a sublimation responding to a communication strategy rather than a true reflection of an entrepreneur's success.

It's great to get inspired by observing other entrepreneurs, but this need to compare yourself can become insatiable, even compulsive , and can lead to frustration and even discouragement. So, to avoid falling into a kind of unhealthy comparison, it's better to focus on yourself, on your own journey, your missteps and your small victories, and take the time to reflect on your strengths, weaknesses and past achievements to surpass yourself .

The best benchmark is to compare yourself to yourself, monitoring your progress weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually, just like an athlete during training. This is a much more effective and rewarding strategy for progress, and it will be a source of great personal and professional satisfaction.

Do you agree with this advice? Personally, it's what I apply, trying to surpass myself every day by comparing myself to the person I was yesterday and not to others.