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Make Me Smile with Miist · Dec 17, 2025 · 51 min

Ep. 37: Stop Comparing

Winner, loser; beautiful, ugly; rich, poor—in a world that constantly asks us to measure up, have you ever stopped to wonder if the yardstick is broken? Join me, Miist, for a few minutes of refuge as we peel back the filters of "aspirational living" to reveal how the thief of joy — comparison — might be stealing more than just your confidence. From the tragic obsession of Salieri over Mozart to a deeply personal confession where I found myself unexpectedly envious of a gift given to my own daughter, we will explore the fine line between toxic jealousy and healthy admiration. If you have ever felt like you are falling behind in a race you never signed up for, I invite you to discover why looking sideways is slowing you down, and to learn the simple, 15-second action that can transform your envy into inspiration—but you’ll have to listen to find out just how powerful a simple smile can be.

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Winner, loser; beautiful, ugly; rich, poor—in a world that constantly asks us to measure up, have you ever stopped to wonder if the yardstick is broken?

Join me, Miist, for a few minutes of refuge as we peel back the filters of "aspirational living" to reveal how the thief of joy — comparison — might be stealing more than just your confidence.

From the tragic obsession of Salieri over Mozart to a deeply personal confession where I found myself unexpectedly envious of a gift given to my own daughter, we will explore the fine line between toxic jealousy and healthy admiration.

If you have ever felt like you are falling behind in a race you never signed up for, I invite you to discover why looking sideways is slowing you down, and to learn the simple, 15-second action that can transform your envy into inspiration—but you’ll have to listen to find out just how powerful a simple smile can be.

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