Working back in a major CBD again has made me focus on one of my favourite past-times.

People-watching.

I see the finely-dressed people in power suits or power skirts walking wth the ear buds in, serious expressions on their face as they talk ,,, trying to look more important than others.

It makes me laugh. 😄

Their suits would cost a few thousand.

Their Rolex’ watch? … another few thousand.

And yet, I’d wager they have sleepless nights about paying rent or the mortgage.

I’ve always believed one of the most expensive costs in life is the cost of appearances.

It’s an insidious disease that manifests itself when one exhibits a tendency to compare oneself to others.

This usually results in excessive expenditure being incurred on non-material items to impress others.

The cure usually only reveals itself at some future stage when the individual in question realises that he/she hasn’t gained anything by trying to impress others.

They then go back to simply focussing on working hard in whatever endeavour they wish to get ahead in, without the distraction of comparing themselves to others.

The reality is, the only person you should compare yourself to … is you in the past.

That way you can determine whether you’re making progress on whatever journey you’re on, by following whatever pillars you have.

Life is already full of distractions.

You don’t need to make it worse by comparing your journey to someone else’s.