“The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday”
— Earl Nightingale
Simplified Meaning:
Instead of comparing yourself to others, focus on being a better version of yourself every day. Imagine you are trying to get fit. Don’t worry about how strong or fast other people are. Just try to do a little more exercise today than you did yesterday. Maybe you ran for 10 minutes yesterday, so today try for 11 minutes. This way, you measure your progress based on your own growth. The idea is to make small improvements regularly, whether it’s in your work, studies, or personal habits. If you read one chapter of a book yesterday, try reading two chapters today. Over time, these tiny steps add up and lead to big changes. Concentrating on your own progress can also make you feel happier and more fulfilled than if you constantly compare yourself to others.
