Fierce Tip of the Week: Question Your Comparisons

We’ve all done it, compared ourselves to those we work with. And while it’s common to look outward and judge, doing so often can be counterproductive.

This week’s Fierce tip encourages you to first recognize when you are comparing yourself and then ask: Is this helping me reach my full potential?

One of the ways to turn this behavior into something positive is to engage in a conversation.

If you are consistently comparing yourself to someone you admire, ask them if they have time for coffee or lunch so you can pick their brain about how they developed their skills and see if they have any advice for you.

If you compare yourself to someone because you feel superior to that person get curious with yourself to understand if that context is really serving you. If it is appropriate, perhaps engage in a conversation with that person and provide feedback that could help them grow as an individual.

Either way, this week take the passive action of comparing and turn it active!