In this episode of The Above Board Podcast, John delves into the internal struggles encountered on the path to personal growth and the pitfalls of comparing oneself to others. Drawing from personal experiences, including the challenges faced when founding CandorPath, John discusses the transient nature of negative motivation and emphasizes the importance of setting personal benchmarks. The conversation explores insights from 'The Gap and The Gain' by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy, advocating for a focus on personal gains rather than gaps.