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Every time I have the privilege of teaching a new class, I try to explain just how incredibly important it is that the students don’t compare themselves to each other. I think I manage to explain it fairly well, but I still always struggle to find the right words.

Today, however, I happened to stumble across a short video with Denzel Washington that really hit the nail on the head. I found it so inspiring—and relevant for those of us striving to improve in repair and service—that I wanted to share it:

"I don’t care who’s doing better than me because I’m not in competition with anyone else. The only person I need to surpass is the person I was yesterday. Last year, I was different—I’ve grown, improved, and learned so much. That’s what truly matters. It’s me versus me.

Every day, I wake up ready to push myself further, to challenge my limits, and to become the best version of who I can be. I refuse to let someone else’s success diminish my own sense of worth. Their journey is theirs, and mine is mine." ~Denzel Washington

 

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