29: How to stop comparing your brand to other creatives

Comparing your brand to others can be really easy on social media - especially when there are so many other amazing and talented creatives out there! But as Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Making these comparisons is a slippery slope if it stops you from experiencing the joy of creating. You want to be excited about your own creations as well as other people’s successes, so today I’ve got some tips to help you achieve just that!Read the accompanying blog post at https://www.makerandmoxie.com/blogTag me on Instagram and let me know you're listening: https://www.instagram.com/makerandmoxie Want to support the show & help us make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in our tip jar here: https://makerandmoxie.ck.page/products/supportAny amount is appreciated, as is sharing our episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends! TimestampsIntroduction: 00:00Self-Discrepancy Theory: 03:33How to reframe your approach to comparison: 05:08Own what makes you different: 05:17Focus on your vision: 08:46Remember the realities: 10:49Instagram is a highlight reel: 13:43Practice gratitude: 15:03Turn comparison into celebration: 17:21Compare yourself to yourself: 19:26Wrap-up: 20:42 Ready to start building your brand today? Download my Ultimate Branding Checklist here: http://bit.ly/ultimatebrandingchecklist Tag me on Instagram and let me know you're listening: https://www.instagram.com/blckwhtstudios/