Comparing yourself to others feels natural. It can even be motivating in the right context. But when comparison becomes the primary way you judge your own progress, it can wreck momentum and stifle joy. In this episode, Justin and Weezy define the comparison trap, uncover why it shows up in gyms, coaching, careers, and everyday life, and how it quietly reverses progress even for experienced athletes and high performers.
We break down:
Healthy comparison versus the kind that steals progress and satisfaction
Why social media “success” is a distorted metric to chase
The most tempting but worst comparison target: it's one specific person.
How seasons of life change capacity and goals, especially for parents and masters athletes
Coaching red flags in self-talk (like “just,” “only,” and “still,”) plus how to rewrite them
Practical fixes: set current metrics, mute unhelpful inputs, and build curiosity over judgment
You'll walk away from this episode with clear ways to measure progress (and ones you can actually control), so you can train, coach, and live with less noise and more traction.
