“The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday” – Matty Mullins
Do you ever end up looking to a different to seek out successful habits?
Do you envy others due to their achievements or talents?
Why? We are each uniquely designed and have strengths that are specific to us as individuals. It’s just like the beads in an old-school kaleidoscope toy; no two combinations are ever equivalent. The probability of somebody holding this toy made from tin within the very same position, with the precise same angle, to supply the precise same bead combination is impracticable–if not impossible. Likewise, comparing yourself to others and patterning your “success journey” supported their actions is equally unlikely.
In fact, “comparison” has the potential to rob both parties of joy. Everyone should be ready to play to their strengths and share their enthusiasm without being judged. As educators, if we are teaching students and staff members to embrace their individuality and find where they slot in the large puzzle of this world, we must model this ourselves.
