What if the goals you’re chasing aren’t actually yours?

As driven entrepreneurs, it’s so easy to get pulled into someone else’s momentum—someone else’s milestones, someone else’s version of success. But have you ever stopped to wonder whether comparison is quietly steering your next big move?

In this episode of Success Genius, we’re digging into the subtle, powerful force of mimetic rivalry—the way your brain mirrors someone else’s desires without you even realizing it. You’ll hear why comparison feels so gripping (and sometimes so painful), how it hijacks clarity, and what it costs when your 2026 goals start looking more like someone’s highlight reel than your own.

We’ll also break down the neuroscience behind envy, why your brain reacts the way it does, and the three-step reflection that transforms comparison into direction, alignment, and emotional freedom.

Join me as we explore how to rewrite your goals from a place of ownership—not pressure, not performance, and definitely not someone else’s blueprint. Because when you shift from rivalry to reverence, you don’t just design better goals…you design a life that finally feels like yours.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why comparison feels so emotionally intense
• How mimetic desire shapes the goals we chase
• The hidden cost of letting others define our direction
• A simple process for turning envy into clarity and self-alignment

Looking to build goals that feel like freedom—not pressure? Dive into this episode and discover how to shift comparison into a compass that points you back to what you truly want.

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