Question 2.

2.  Who do you sometimes compare yourself to?


I believe that it is human nature to compare yourself to everyone.  I think it's kind of a systems check.  How you deal with the results determines what type of person you are.  I compare my knowledge level at work to my coworkers, I compare my singing ability to other singers, and I compare my looks to just about everyone in the world.  Does it consume me?  Maybe the first comparison.  I pride myself on my knowledge, and am continually striving to expand it.  Singing is a personal expression of our feelings.  So if someone sounds better than I do, I dwell for a second, then remind myself that the way someone is singing a song is THEIR way, not mine.  As for looks, and this is where many people get consumed, yes, I compare myself to others.  If people didn't do a check on how they compare to others, if they didn't care about the way they looked, they would wind up in pajamas in the middle of the day cruising the aisles of Wal-Mart.  I will NEVER wear PJs to Wal-Mart for a routine shopping excursion.  Granted, if there is an emergency that requires an item carried at that store, and it's 3 in the morning, then yes, I may be seen in at least sweats or yesterday's clothes.