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The Great Comparison Hoax by Roger Lawson of Rajlawfitness.com

Death by a thousand cuts

Luckily I don't mean a literal death since that's the least

anabolic activity of all time and would surely negatively impact your gains.

The death I'm speaking of is more sinister, capable of covering your otherwise great life with a

general malaise that seems unshakable. Most of us know objectively that to compare ourselves to others

is an exercise in futility. We're emotional creatures, and logic and rational thinking get

drop kicked right out of

the window when it comes to our wants and desires. When it comes to how we look, how strong we are,

how fast we're progressing, and everything in between, our emotions can push our rational minds

out of the driver's seat, take the wheel, and drive us straight towards Crazyville. Like sticking a fork into an electrical socket,

or taking a three-hour nap while you're cooking a steak in an oven,

I'm not alone in the last one, right?

Comparing yourselves to others is more often than not a horrible idea

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