Comparison is the Thief of Joy

Comparison is the Thief of Joy

Theodore Roosevelt

When was the last time comparison dimmed your joy? What would shift if you chose appreciation over comparison?

It starts small — scrolling through someone else’s highlight reel, hearing about another person’s success, or watching peers hit milestones you haven’t reached yet. Suddenly, your joy fades, and what once felt like enough… no longer is.

But here’s the truth: comparison pulls you out of your journey and places you in someone else’s shadow. It blinds you to your own progress, growth, and wins. 🌱

Joy doesn’t come from being ahead of others — it comes from being aligned with yourself.

Celebrate your pace. Trust your process. Someone else’s success is not your failure.

When you stay rooted in your path and purpose, there’s nothing to prove — only growth to embrace.

Try This: Write down 3 things you’re genuinely proud of daily that requires effort — not because they look impressive, but because they reflect your journey.

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  • Educational Mentor & Coach, Founder (Berleaf Education)
  • Co-founder, The Orijean (theorijean.com)

QUALIFICATIONS

  • BSc. Economics and 2nd Major in Law (SMU)
  • Associate of Chartered Secretaries Institute of Singapore (CSIS)
  • Real Estate Sale Person (CEA Reg No. R062858E) (Propnex)  
  • Diploma in Law & Management (TP)

ACCOLADES

  • Singapore Academy of Law Gold Medalist (Top Student) [2010]
  • Director’s Honours List [2007 – 2010]
  • Rajah & Tan Academic Achievement Award [2008]
  • Tito Issac & Co LLP Academic Achievement Award [2007]
  • National Health Board Photography Competition Runner Up [2004]