Put Your Blinders Up

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." — Henry Ford

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Horses wear blinders to keep them focused on the path ahead, blocking out distractions from their surroundings.

Similarly, if people adopt this mindset and focus solely on their own journey instead of constantly looking at what others are doing, their lives can change significantly—and quickly.

Many people are more aware of others' accomplishments than their own progress.

They invest time consuming content rather than producing or working on something meaningful for themselves.

This misalignment can hinder personal growth and success.

• You Can't Go Straight While Looking Elsewhere: Just like you can't drive straight while looking off to the side, you can't progress in your own life if you're constantly distracted by others' lives. When you know more about the latest sports stats or celebrity gossip than your own goals and plans, your focus is misplaced.

• Prioritize Personal Growth Over External Validation: Ask yourself why you'd rather know every detail about your favorite athlete’s performance than invest that energy into gaining knowledge that directly benefits you. Your favorite rapper's lifestyle and achievements are not yours—they’re theirs. Instead of living vicariously through others, use that time and energy to create your own success.

• Don't Base Your Worth on Others' Achievements: Admiring others is fine, but don’t let their accomplishments become a measure of your own worth. The luxury or fame your idols have isn’t your reality unless you work towards your own version of success.

By putting on your blinders, you focus on your path, blocking out unnecessary comparisons and distractions.

This allows you to keep your energy directed forward, improving your own stats, and making real progress in your life.

Keep your eyes on your goals, and let the success of others be a distant backdrop to your own journey.

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