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As a person, you are unique. And your relationships with others—lovers, parents, and friends—are unique. No two relationships should ever be compared. Other people may look happy, but you don’t know what’s happening behind closed doors or what a smile might conceal. 

As human beings, we often look to others to gain insight or to learn something new. But that habit also makes us compare ourselves to others, and the dynamic in every relationship is different. It’s great to be inspired by a happy couple. I’ll see people interacting during a challenging moment, and I’ll think, “I wish I could handle things as calmly and with as much maturity as they do.” But does that really help me do a better job in my life? I think not. 

I can learn from my loved ones, but there’s a limit. The reason why we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes to everyone’s highlight reel. The fact is you will never know what happens behind closed doors, so making comparisons to other people’s lives is really only hurting you. If I am always comparing myself to others, I will forever be at war with myself. And who needs that? I like me just fine, thank you very much, flaws and all.

At the end of the day, we are all imperfect human beings. The journey is about growing and evolving and forever striving to become a better person. Bad things happen to us all; it is how we respond to those unfortunate events that defines the quality of our life and the lives of those around us.

It’s all about wanting something badly enough and making that goal your priority. Many of us must learn to prioritize ourselves.

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful

Remember, the only person you need to be better than is the you of yesterday.