We live in a world that’s obsessed with comparison. Social media feeds, career milestones, lifestyle upgrades—it’s like a constant scoreboard flashing in front of us. The problem is, most of the time, we’re comparing our behind-the-scenes to someone else’s highlight reel. No wonder it feels discouraging.
But here’s the truth: the only comparison that really matters is the one between yesterday’s you and today’s you. Did you show up with a little more courage than you did yesterday? Did you handle a tough situation with more patience, more kindness, or more clarity? Did you move even a tiny step closer to the version of yourself you’re working toward? That’s progress, and that’s what counts.
The beauty of this kind of comparison is that it’s honest. You know the battles you’re fighting. You know the weight of your struggles and the effort behind your small wins. No one else sees that. And because of that, no one else’s journey can really be measured against yours.
Growth doesn’t have to be dramatic. Sometimes it’s simply waking up and trying again. Sometimes it’s letting go of something you used to hold on to tightly. Sometimes it’s just making it through the day with a little more grace than you had before.
When you stop chasing the pace of others and focus on the pace of your own evolution, life feels lighter. You begin to celebrate progress in its truest form—the kind that’s personal, meaningful, and lasting. Yesterday’s you gave today’s you a starting point. Tomorrow’s you will thank you for the effort you’re putting in right now.
So, the next time you feel the urge to measure your life against someone else’s, pause. Look back instead. Compare today’s you to yesterday’s you. That’s where the real story of growth lives. That’s the only scoreboard worth keeping.
Kenrick Vaz 