This is great approach for hobbies (comparison with the pros can kill any joy in ex. drawing), or if you're independently rich. Unfortunately, in a job you ARE

This is great approach for hobbies (comparison with the pros can kill any joy in ex. drawing), or if you're independently rich. Unfortunately, in a job you ARE in a competition against other professionals in your field. If you're not competent enough, you will simply not get hired. So, it absolutely makes sense to compare - if only to find out that you're dangerously behind and maybe need to up your game.