I Nearly Quit Before I Started

Comparison is often believed to be a motivator — a way to push ourselves to do better.

But for many people, it quietly does the opposite.

In this video, I share how comparing myself to other creators nearly stopped me from starting this channel at all, and why the real issue isn’t comparison itself — it’s the story our mind tells after the comparison happens.

We explore:
Why comparison is a normal, built-in part of how the human mind works
How cultural messages about success shape feelings of “being behind”
Why telling yourself to “just stop comparing” rarely works
The difference between helpful reference points and unrealistic ideals
How values and your circle of control can loosen comparison’s grip
Practical reframes to shift from self-doubt back to clarity

This isn’t about denying discomfort or lowering standards.
It’s about responding to comparison more wisely — so it doesn’t dictate your next move.

I’m Andrew, a registered psychologist in Australia, and Wiser Minds is a space for thoughtful conversations about how we think, feel, and act — without pretending life is simple or offering quick fixes.

If comparison has ever made you hesitate, doubt yourself, or delay starting something that matters to you, this conversation is for you.

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And as always......
This isn’t where the conversation ends
It’s where it begins.