Ep. 45: The destructive and constructive nature of comparison.

As educators, we often feel isolated. Sometimes its because we feel less then others and are fearful we will be discovered as a fraud. Other times, we feel isolated because we are successful and we are afraid the spotlight will only isolate us more. Both are unfair. Both are destructive. In this episode, Brian and Kasey talk about the pitfalls of comparisons, the manifestations of its destructive nature, and how best to overcome and confidently lean into who we are as people, and as educators.

"We take the best of somebody and compare it to our weakness, and of course we're not going to measure up." - Brian Miller

"Feeling insecure when comparing myself to others can often be a motivator to be better" - Kasey Schurtz

References:

How to Keep Going, with Austin Kleon

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