# Comparison Whittles Away Confidence by Bryant McGill > “Comparison erodes self-esteem. Measuring oneself constantly against others whittles away confidence. Catching the habit early and redirecting attention to one's own path protects a person's sense of worth.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Happiness, Nonjudgment, and the Royal Practice of Letting People Be - Livestream (Jan 2016)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Happiness, Nonjudgment, and the Royal Practice of Letting People Be - Livestream|Happiness, Nonjudgment, and the Royal Practice of Letting People Be - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2016-01-25). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/simple reminders/Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought|Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Happiness, Nonjudgment, and the Royal Practice of Letting People Be - Livestream|Happiness, Nonjudgment, and the Royal Practice of Letting People Be - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Confidence|Confidence]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Comparison erodes self-esteem. Measuring oneself constantly against others whittles away confidence. Catching the habit early and redirecting attention to one's own path protects a person's sense of worth.” — Bryant McGill, Happiness, Nonjudgment, and the Royal Practice of Letting People Be - Livestream (Jan 2016) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-comparison-erodes-confidence ```