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.

By

Maz Ali

Nov 26, 2013

Add to Google News

More for You

Education

Florida teacher was fired after giving zeroes to students who didn’t turn in their assignments

Pop Culture

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis admit they rarely bathe their kids, or themselves

parenting, dads, anger, emotional regulation

Family

Dad gives a masterclass in accountability after yelling at his young son

hoyer lift, hoyer, lawn mower, lawn care, quadriplegic

Culture

Quadriplegic man shows off his custom Hoyer lift truck that helps him run lawn care business

phone showing social media apps including Google Maps, Instagram, Safari, LinkedIn (L) Golden retriever running in the grass (R)

Pets

Woman’s childhood dog shows up unexpectedly in Google Maps search, and millions relate

By subscribing, you accept beehiiv's Terms of Use & Privacy Policy. Our site's Privacy Policy applies.

Featured

All Featured Stories →

Generations

92-year-old granddad makes a sandwich miners used to eat to last all day. People are awed.

Annie Reneau

patent, patents, george washington, first patent, patent united states

Technology

In 1790, Samuel Hopkins was issued the first patent in the United States. It spurred American innovation.

Emily Shiffer

Mark Ruffalo, health, brain tumor, celebrities, medicine

Science

Mark Ruffalo dreamed he had a brain tumor. The next day a scan found one.

Adam Albright-Hanna

maze, breaking habits, unlearning behaviors, optional habits, personal growth, woman, mental flexibility

Skills

People reveal how much happier they are after ditching these 7 so-called ‘required’ things

Mark Wales & Upworthy Staff