“Brad Pitt may still be hot in his fifties, but even he probably faces the same trap we all do - comparison.”
Welcome to 'Beyond the Quo' with Stacey Luces, your go-to podcast for navigating midlife reinvention. In this episode she dives into the comparison trap that steals our joy and erodes our confidence, especially in midlife and leadership. Using personal anecdotes and professional insights, Stacey discusses the impact of social comparison on self-esteem and leadership, and provides actionable strategies to shift from comparison to clarity, gratitude, and personal success. Discover how to run your own race, redefine success on your terms, and lead with courage.
🎧 In this episode:
•        01:14 The Comparison Trap: A Thief of Joy
•        02:53 Strategies to Overcome Comparison
•        06:31 The Impact of Comparison on Confidence
•        13:55 Midlife Challenges and Comparison
•        25:02 The Real Cost of Comparison
•        31:49 The Power of Self-Trust
•        35:11 Strategies to Overcome Comparison
💡 Key Takeaways:
•        Comparison steals joy and momentum — it drains confidence, erodes leadership presence, and blinds you to your own progress.
•        You are on time for your own life — the only competition is the version of you from yesterday, not someone else’s curated highlight reel.
•        Success has to be redefined personally — without clarity on your values, you’ll keep chasing someone else’s “red stick” instead of your own true measure of success.
•        Small shifts create big freedom — noticing triggers, reframing narratives, and practicing gratitude for progress keep you in your lane and restore confidence.
You’ve already done the quo—now it’s time to go beyond.
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