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After coaching hundreds of overachieving professionals, I’ve found that when analyzing progress toward their goals, most people are fairly pleased with their effort.

Regrettably, we rarely use this as the sole measurement for our success.

Instead, too often we compare our results with others, ultimately bumping up against those who seem to have outdone us in the areas that matter most.

We tell ourselves that this comparison game is crucial because it keeps us sharp and focused on constant improvement.

I disagree and love these words from Morgan Housel.  

“Imagine a life where almost everything gets better, but you never appreciate it because your expectations rise as fast as your circumstances. It’s terrifying, and almost as bad as a world where nothing gets better.”

This year, pay less attention to your peers and look for those tiny improvements that will lead you to your best, unique self.

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—CJ McClanahan

Speaker | Advisor | Recovering Overachiever

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