Ever feel like someone else’s success means you’re falling behind? You're not alone.
In this episode, we explore the emotional trap of comparison—and how it often leads to scarcity thinking, self-doubt, and isolation. Whether you're a yoga teacher, creative, or entrepreneur, it’s easy to wonder, “Am I doing enough?” But comparison, when left unchecked, can shrink our sense of possibility and worth.
Instead, this episode invites a mindset shift: from competition to community, and from scarcity to shared abundance. You’ll hear reflections on the yogic philosophy of aparigraha (non-attachment), the neuroscience of social comparison, and how genuine inspiration can rewire the brain for creativity and courage.
With real-life metaphors (like running behind a pace-setter), affirmations, and somatic practices, this episode encourages you to celebrate others without dimming your own light. Because someone else’s success isn’t your loss—it’s proof of what’s possible.
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Episode Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:23 Scarcity vs. Enoughness
00:05:09 Shifting the Comparison Lens
00:09:41 Yogic Philosophy: Aparigraha
00:11:19 Science: Fear & the Brain
00:14:48 Isolation vs. Collective Growth
00:17:46 Real-Life Example: Physio Teamwork
00:19:56 Comparison as Pace, Not Threat
00:22:29 Sangha & Shared Success
00:24:22 Hormones: Cortisol vs. Oxytocin
00:25:17 Embodied Reflection Practice
00:27:49 Reflective Questions
00:30:20 Closing Meditation
00:32:28 Bonus Reflections
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📚 Mentions & Resources:
Yogic concept: Aparigraha (non-attachment)
Yogic concept: Sangha (community)
Science: Amygdala activation, cortisol, oxytocin
Metaphor: Running behind a pace-setter
Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/
Going Pro Yoga’s Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/goingproyoga/
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Tags: scarcity mindset, abundance, comparison trap, yoga philosophy, community, growth mindset, personal development, aparigraha, neuroscience, enoughness, self-worth, inspiration, collaboration
