Since childhood, I’ve been deeply connected to art. Painting, drawing, and creating things with my hands gave me a sense of peace and expression that words couldn’t capture. Art was never just a hobby — it felt like a part of who I was.
Later in life, I came across YouTube and saw how people were not only sharing their art with the world but also building a career out of it. It felt inspiring — almost magical — to see creators turning their passion into income and impact. That’s when I started my own YouTube channel, hoping to walk the same path.
At first, I was excited. I began posting my artwork, slowly putting myself out there. But then something shifted.
I started noticing how “perfect” other artists seemed. Their strokes were cleaner, their videos more polished, their style so refined. The more I scrolled, the more I started comparing. Suddenly, instead of feeling inspired, I began to feel inadequate. I thought, “Maybe my art isn’t good enough. Maybe I’m not good enough.”
Why do we compare ourselves?
That question kept echoing in my mind.
I realized that comparison often sneaks in when we mix up someone else’s Chapter 20 with our Chapter 2. We look at the finished results, not the years of practice, the hidden struggles, or the behind-the-scenes failures. Social media especially shows us the highlight reel — but rarely the hard days, the doubts, or the messy drafts.
In a world where everything is visible and fast, we forget that mastery takes time. And that growth isn’t linear.
The truth I learned
After a lot of reflection, I came to a powerful truth: Perfection is a myth.
The artists I admire weren’t born with perfect skills, they stayed consistent, practiced for years, failed often, and kept creating. I don’t need to be perfect. I just need to keep learning, exploring, and growing — one artwork at a time.
Now, whenever I feel the urge to compare, I remind myself:
My journey is mine.
I am allowed to be a work in progress.
Growth happens when we show up, not when we show off.
That’s How I Learned to Stop Comparing Myself
If you’re someone who compares yourself, whether in art, career, or life… just know you’re not alone. We all do it. But what truly matters is that we don’t let comparison steal our joy, our progress, or our voice.
You are enough… exactly as you are, and exactly where you are. The world doesn’t need a perfect artist. It needs you, and the unique way only you can create.
