Monday Morning Moments With Mike Van Hoozer

Comparison is the thief of joy, and it can lead you into a downward spiral of performance. In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast episode in our series entitled "It's Not About You," I share different ways that we can compare ourselves, the trap of comparison and 6 ways it can steal your joy and lead you into a downward spiral, and 3 ways you can combat comparison in sports, business, and life. Show Notes:Comparison can be defined as "the thief of joy."Ways we can compare:To othersTo our previous selfTo what others haveTo what we wished we hadWhen we fall into the trap of comparison, we forsake the opportunity to step into the current moment with joy, gratefulness, and faithfulness.6 Ways Comparison Leads Us Into A Downward Spiral:Comparison steals our joy.Comparison wastes our time.Comparison robs us of being fully present and giving our best.Comparison leads to complacency."At least I am doing better than them."Comparison leads to a scarcity mentality.Versus having an Abundance mentality.Idea that there