Do Not Compare But Be Inspired To Outperform Your Past

Question: How do you get energy to do what you do, daily?

My Response: I never compare myself with others even though I get inspiration from others. But daily, I try to beat Ndubuisi Ekekwe of yesterday. This construct brings calm to me and unleashes optimism in my spirit to outperform my past. I live with a positive attitude, feeding myself that whatever I have is the best possible. So, I attended the best primary school, lived in the best village, attended the best university, worked in the best bank, etc.

Largely, no matter the circumstances, I am not hard on myself because doing so freezes my energy. Yes, I do all necessary to keep improving, no matter how little. And provided I do that, a positive attitude will unlock opportunities because humans who will help and support me, directly and indirectly, are attracted to positive people.

Comparing yourself with others misses the point because not all of us began from the same level. I understand that some began with gold spoon, silver spoon, wooden spoon, and some none at all. But be inspired by others, even as you work to outperform your past. The comparison Ndubuisi focuses on is making sure I compare with my yesterday, and that I can outperform that past, and that means improving in the right direction.

And when you look at that mirror, you see yourself and not another person. because YOU are actually real, and that is you. Focus on that You to be better, and greater, and leave the comparison! Yes, we fail most times because we fail to do what we have to do because we’re preoccupied with what others are doing, pushing us to lose focus. Grow your #personalEconomy

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