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Exactly. Even the quote used: > “Comparison is the thief of joy.” —Theodore Roosevelt Isn't 'success' a form of comparison? How do you quantify success? Is i
by keyle 7y ago
Exactly.
Even the quote used:
> “Comparison is the thief of joy.” —Theodore Roosevelt
Isn't 'success' a form of comparison? How do you quantify success? Is it binary? Is it a validation from peers?
Do your own thing, be excellent at it, have fun.
- throes_death 7y agoDevils advocate here. Hi! Is it necessary to excel to be successful and/or happy?
- abtinf 7y agoYes, within the bounds of your ability.
- mLuby 7y agoYes, but the thing you're excelling at may not be what it seems at first glance. It is possible to be excellent at enjoying a simple life (most of us are terrible at it). It is possible to enjoy being terrible at something because it's fun(ny) or reminds us of our youth.
- ljf 7y agoSaid the happy and successful person. /s
- badestrand 7y ago> Isn't 'success' a form of comparison? How do you quantify success? The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language gives the two meanings - The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted. - The gaining of fame or prosperity. of which the first one is entirely void of comparison. Your biggest desire is to live in a nice house in the country side with a wife and two kids? If you achieved that, congratulations, you are successful!
- zimbatm 7y agoThe quote should be "Comparison to others is the thief of joy.". Overcoming your own limitation is a much better form of success. At least there is a form of control that you have on it.
- coldtea 7y ago>Isn't 'success' a form of comparison? How do you quantify success? If you're happy and have achieved your goals, you're successful. No external quantification or validation required. You still need to compare your state with your desired state, but that's it.