Are Comparisons Odious in a Creative Career?

No two people live identical lives, so is there any point in comparing our own creative (or creative-adjacent) career to anyone else’s? Join us to delve into the three questions that explore whether professional comparisons are ever worth engaging in. The questions are:

Are they (comparisons) real?

Are they useful?

Do they inspire or deflate?

Questions for Listeners:

1. Have you ever compared your own creative progress to that of a peer?

2. If yes, did you learn anything?

3. Or do you believe that comparisons are odious and should be avoided?

Segment Links:

Meaning and Origin of the phrase “Comparisons are odious”:

https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/comparisons-are-odious.html

Annoying man explains why comparisons can be helpful if done in a healthy way (related primarily to jobby jobs):

Less annoying man explains stuff tangentially related to comparisons in creative careers: