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The Comparison Trap: Why You're Not Falling Behind, You're Just On Your Timeline

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The Comparison Trap: Why You're Not Falling Behind, You're Just On Your Timeline

If you've ever scrolled through someone else's perfect grid and thought, "What am I even doing with my life?" — this episode is your spiritual slap and strategic wake-up call. Christina and Joe unpack the sneaky ways comparison kills creativity, zaps joy, and fuels burnout (with a few detours into aliens, sloths, and a pen15 coloring book 🤷‍♀️). From historical rabbit holes to spiritual downloads and marketing mindset shifts, we’re hitting every layer of this identity-sucking pattern and showing you how to break free — with a side of ridiculous banter and actually good advice.

Topics:

Recommendations:

📚 The River of Doubt by Teddy Roosevelt

🎙️ Diary of a CEO Podcast

🎙️ Tony Robbins on The Him & Her Show Podcast

🖍️ Pen15 Coloring Book (no, seriously) @HappyPeensColoringBook

🎤 @ModernAlchemyPodcast

💎 Joe → @joethecreator

💕 Christina → @ChristinaNikols

✨ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursdays

00:00 Introduction and Setup

03:02 The Power of Comparison

06:35 Exploring Superpowers and Relationships

09:35 Historical Perspectives and Personal Anecdotes

10:30 Exploring Alien Beauty Standards

11:20 The Thief of Joy: Comparison in Life

13:27 Reference Anxiety: The Dangers of Comparison

16:59 Social Media's Role in Comparison

17:28 The Illusion of Perfection on Social Media

34:08 Creativity Drain: The Cost of Comparison

35:27 The Importance of Originality and Timing

38:25 The Power of Vulnerability in Success

41:13 The Dangers of Comparison in the Workplace

47:36 Sales Strategies and Building Relationships

55:03 The Trap of Social Comparison

01:04:20 Redirecting Energy Towards Personal Growth

  continue reading

28 episodes

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Manage episode 488352597 series 3671329
Content provided by Joe Jennings and Christina Nikols, Joe Jennings, and Christina Nikols. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Joe Jennings and Christina Nikols, Joe Jennings, and Christina Nikols or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

The Comparison Trap: Why You're Not Falling Behind, You're Just On Your Timeline

If you've ever scrolled through someone else's perfect grid and thought, "What am I even doing with my life?" — this episode is your spiritual slap and strategic wake-up call. Christina and Joe unpack the sneaky ways comparison kills creativity, zaps joy, and fuels burnout (with a few detours into aliens, sloths, and a pen15 coloring book 🤷‍♀️). From historical rabbit holes to spiritual downloads and marketing mindset shifts, we’re hitting every layer of this identity-sucking pattern and showing you how to break free — with a side of ridiculous banter and actually good advice.

Topics:

Recommendations:

📚 The River of Doubt by Teddy Roosevelt

🎙️ Diary of a CEO Podcast

🎙️ Tony Robbins on The Him & Her Show Podcast

🖍️ Pen15 Coloring Book (no, seriously) @HappyPeensColoringBook

🎤 @ModernAlchemyPodcast

💎 Joe → @joethecreator

💕 Christina → @ChristinaNikols

✨ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursdays

00:00 Introduction and Setup

03:02 The Power of Comparison

06:35 Exploring Superpowers and Relationships

09:35 Historical Perspectives and Personal Anecdotes

10:30 Exploring Alien Beauty Standards

11:20 The Thief of Joy: Comparison in Life

13:27 Reference Anxiety: The Dangers of Comparison

16:59 Social Media's Role in Comparison

17:28 The Illusion of Perfection on Social Media

34:08 Creativity Drain: The Cost of Comparison

35:27 The Importance of Originality and Timing

38:25 The Power of Vulnerability in Success

41:13 The Dangers of Comparison in the Workplace

47:36 Sales Strategies and Building Relationships

55:03 The Trap of Social Comparison

01:04:20 Redirecting Energy Towards Personal Growth

  continue reading

28 episodes

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