If You’ve Ever Felt Not Quite Good Enough, You Might Appreciate This

Some would argue that comparing ourselves to others drives us to innovate and break barriers. But at what cost? Balance is essential. Finding ways to tip the scales of our lives toward fulfillment may help us see the world in a way that also drives us to innovate and break barriers.

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Maz Ali

Nov 26, 2013

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