RED-ROCHESTER, LLC’s Post

Shifting focus from comparison to contribution reveals our unique value and fosters collaborative growth. It’s about enhancing collective capabilities through shared strengths.

Measuring ourselves to others is a losing proposition because the end goal is based on a win-lose scenario. Let's reframe our view of competition from external (me vs. you) to one that is focused on personal growth as the priority. Shift your mindset. Stop comparing yourself to others and focus on developing your personal goals. Appreciate that you are no longer competing with others, but rather, competing with yourself. Set personal goals that help to shape personal growth and development. When you focus on you, you recognize that jobs will come and go. You are no longer fighting for a piece of a fixed pie. So what does that mean? Well ... if your colleague gets the promotion over you, you are genuinely happy for that person. Your colleague's gain is not your loss because your mindset is not about a fixed pie (win / lose), but rather, a growing pie where opportunities are just around the corner. Believe in yourself ... invest in yourself, and commit to being better tomorrow by putting in the effort today. Thoughts ...

I don’t think that is entirely true. I know for myself I have felt imposter syndrome often in my career not because I was comparing myself to others but because at those times I had low self-worth. I didn’t know all the answers and felt like I should. But as we mature we realise that it’s okay to ask for help or say I don’t know but I can find out.

When religion was more involved, many of us were taught that the Creator imbued us with inane talents and abilities. Our purpose on earth was to learn what those are and use them to serve. We all take blows to confidence at times or have to recover from less than satisfactory outcomes or experiences. But if you develop a belief that you deserve some joy while serving others and focus on service and using your skills, imposter syndrome kind of fades away.

Imposter syndrome is only real when you compare yourself to others. You are good enough to be in that position, no matter who held it before you. You bring your own special skills, that your predecessor(s) don't have. There is a reason you are in the position you are in. Embrace your strengths and what you bring to your position.

It’s so much worse than that. We are comparing ourselves to our perception of their skill set. Once again, we do not see the world as it is, we see it as we are.

It's not personal. Keep my focus on what I do best and keep getting better at it. Comparison is the thief of joy. Spend your time always learning and improving.

We can’t be everything on our own, but together we can be. It’s about leveraging from those around you, supporting each others strengths, and building something truly amazing as a team. Love this! 👌🏼

Your post resonates greatly with me. During this past year fill with change and uncertainty, I have been amazed how organically relationships grow when you connect without an agenda, listen and accept feedback and share your talents and skills. These authentic connections have been one of the true joys in my life and have propelled me forward and changed my future. #AuthenticConnections #EmbraceChange #GrowthThroughRelationships