Blinders On: The Business of Staying in Your Lane | EP302

Send me a Text Message Ever found yourself scrolling through social media, feeling increasingly inadequate as you see other entrepreneurs seemingly crushing it while you"re struggling with basic tasks? That comparison trap is exactly what we"re tackling head-on today. The concept of "staying in your own lane" might sound simple, but it"s a discipline I personally struggle with daily. Throughout this episode, I share my raw experience organizing my first in-person event and how comparison nearly derailed the entire process. When we measure our beginning against someone else"s middle, we set ourselves up for unnecessary discouragement. What makes this comparison particularly toxic is that we"re rarely comparing equivalent situations. That entrepreneur with the massive audience? They"ve been at it for years. The business owner with the seamless systems? They"ve likely failed their way to that success through countless iterations. As I explain, "Don"t compare your chapter two to somebody"s chapter twenty" – the numbers might change, but the principle remains the same. Social media compounds this problem by showing only curated highlight reels. As I describe it, many seemingly successful entrepreneurs are "paddling like absolute lunatics under that still sea of calm." Without seeing the behind-the-scenes reality, we compare our complete picture against someone else"s carefully filtered presentation. The solution? Practical steps to refocus on your journey: limit social media consumption, unfollow those who trigger comparison, measure progress against your starting point, celebrate small wins, and create plans aligned with your unique vision. Your business journey is yours alone – embrace it rather than trying to recreate someone else"s path. Take a moment to reflect on your recent wins, and if you"re feeling brave, share them with me on LinkedIn or in my Facebook group. Your progress deserves celebration, no matter how small it might seem compared to others. Access the Class HERE www.donnaeade.comBuzzsprout - Your go to Podcast Host! Start for FREE All Your Business Needs Under One Roof You need a website, a CRM, an EMS, sales funnels, a course platform and more it's all in FEA Create Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Podcast Equipment Recommendations MY KIT FEA Create Simple all-in-one web, CRM, email system For graphics Canva Join the Pod Squad in the FB Group My MIC ACTION PODCAST - here is a link to Spotify Read from My Book Shelf & My Guests Book Shelf Want to Guest? Apply here >>FORM Edited and produced by Donna Eade Thank you for your support:) Until next week, Bye for Now XoX