“The amateur continuously rates himself in relation to others, becoming self-inflated if his fortunes rise, and desperately anxious if his star should fall. The amateur craves third-party validation.” Steven Pressfield, Turning Pro
OUCH.
That hurts because I know I get comparisonitis sometimes.
It’s hard not to when you hear about the latest seven-figure book deal or read about an indie author hitting the bestseller lists or selling their film rights.
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Great advice! I suffer from ‘comparisonitis’ and want to stop it!
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Good Luck, Stephanie 👍😃
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Thank you, you also!
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