This show is for 20-somethings who don't want to spend their whole life worrying about money. Have you ever asked yourself, “If money wasn’t an issue, what would I do with my life?” If not, think about it because you’ll need an answer sooner than you think, but my guess is, you have. You’ve thought about an alternative career path, starting your own business, or spending more time developing your hobbies but the major factor holding you back is money. I want to solve that problem for you. On the show, we’ll answer questions like: *What are the best investment strategies for early retirement? *How much money do I need to retire early? *How do I negotiate a higher salary or raise at my current job? *What are some profitable side hustle ideas I can start today? *What are the best strategies for budgeting and managing my money? *What frugal life hacks can make everyday purchases more affordable? *How can I withdraw funds from retirement accounts penalty-free before the traditional retirement age? *What are some long-term strategies for building wealth and financial security?
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episode 126: Avoiding the Comparison Trap: 5 Powerful Ideas to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others | E126 Hayley Dawson
Today we dive deep into a universal struggle that affects us all: the comparison trap. In a world fueled by social media highlights and curated success stories, it's easy to find ourselves measuring our worth against others.
This happens to me all of the time. I see someone else’s life: the promotion, the new house, a fancy vacation, their business success…and start frantically wondering why I don’t have that yet. Setting aside dismissing my own successes, never once did I stop and think…is that something I actually want?
With the highlight reels and the constant moving of our own goalposts, it is easy to see how our definition of success would start to get muddy. We slip into allowing others to define it for us and fall back into the never-ending loop of the comparison trap.
It’s time to take back control, use comparison as inspiration, not envy, and define success on our own terms. To help us do that is my friend Hayley Dawson, Founder of The Blocks.
Hayley and I immediately connected over many of our shared interests including unpacking the unique struggles of today’s 20-somethings. On top of overcoming the Comparison Trap, we discuss why your goals aren’t timebound to your 20s, why quitting should be celebrated, and how to make decisions based on what matters to you.
Key Takeaways:
- Today’s unique struggles of people in their 20s
- How social media has exasperated comparison and self-doubt
- 5 powerful ideas for overcoming the Comparison Trap
- How to change jealousy and envy into inspiration
- Your dreams don’t have deadlines
- Defining success on your own terms
- The false definition of success
- Why quitting should be celebrated
- How to make up your own mind
Mentions:
Tenants: The People on the Frontline of Britain's Housing Emergency by Vicky Spratt (https://www.amazon.com/Tenants-Frontline-Britains-Housing-Emergency-ebook/dp/B094DTJLZR)
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Instagram: @_theblocks
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