#274: Netflix Psychology Host Explains How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others - Jemma Sbeg

About this episode

Jemma Sbeg discusses the challenges of comparison and how to focus on personal success.

Why is it so hard to stop comparing yourself to others? In this episode, I speak with Jemma Sbeg, host of The Psychology of Your 20s, a #1 global podcast with over 50 million listens, now streaming on Netflix. We explore why comparison has become so unavoidable, and how it can leave you feeling behind, stuck, and disconnected from your own life. This episode will change how you think about comparison and help you stop chasing someone else’s version of success. Jemma Sbeg is a mental health advocate and host of The Psychology of Your 20s. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction - Why Comparison Hurts (01:25) Stuck in the Template (02:42) Stay in Your Lane (05:01) Circle Not Ladder (06:47) Too Many Options (07:51) Nick’s Business Detours (10:37) Why Twenties Feel Hard (13:36) Be Present in Your Chapter (16:46) Success Doesn’t Fix You (20:45) Reading for Balance (23:29) The Optimization Trap (25:57) Common Sense Over Optimizing (27:29) Health Trends And Irony (28:06) Looksmaxxing And Male Pressure (33:14) Resilience Through Failure (38:08) Success Without Quitting (39:33) Podcast Fame And Pressure (43:53) Dream Bigger And Imposter Syndrome (46:39) Where To Find The Show (47:25) Advice To…

People in this episode

Host: Nick Bracks

Guest: Jemma Sbeg

Topics covered

• comparison
• mental health
• success
• self-improvement
• twenties
• resilience

Keywords

• comparison
• mental health
• success
• self-improvement
• twenties
• resilience
• imposter syndrome

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Psychology of Your 20s, Netflix

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