Comparing myself only to my prior self helps me not feel defeat by others who may be much stronger than myself because I am so much better than I used to be.
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Never compare yourself to other people because we all are different with our unique issues.Keep your own pictures and "sparks" that help.For me it is photo where I started,that I carry often silently around with me a constant pocket reminder.
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How true is that! Yes, we are definitely all different and it would be a funny old world if we all like and did the same things.
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