Name: How to Stop Comparison From Destroying Your Business and Happiness
Uploaded: 2017-02-28T14:53:07.000Z
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Hey, it’s Marie Forleo and you are watching MarieTV, the place to be to create a business

Now, if you’ve ever felt like you’re falling behind and you’re afraid that there’s

no room left at the top, this episode is for you.

Today’s question comes from Britt and she writes:

Let me first say how much I adore you and your insight.

You’re genuine and loving and it translates through everything you do.”

“I recently started an online interior design business and it’s getting off the ground

I’m watching friends succeed in similar business models quickly and easily.

So here’s my question, how does one not become frustrated and jealous of those who

are achieving the things you so desperately want?

I want to be happy for them, but part of me feels like there are limited spots on the

Now, I want you to know something: I have never met one creative entrepreneur, present

company included, who hasn’t felt frustrated or upset when they feel like other people

But the short answer here is, no, there are not limited spots on the podium.

We do not live in a zero sum world and there is more than enough opportunity to go around

However, the comparison impulse is really what’s crushing you here.

It’s addictive and it’s deadly and it will destroy your business and your happiness

So first and most importantly, my friend, put down the compare-schlager.

People say comparison is the thief of joy.

I’ve called it the Hamburglar of happiness.

But when it comes to your small business, it gets even more dire because comparison

really is the robber of results, the pillager of profits, the pickpocket of prosperity,

and those are three things that every entrepreneur needs in order to survive.

So when did you notice your prosperity was missing?

Did you see the guy who took your prosperity?

We’ve had a lot of complaints of comparison work in this neighborhood.

Because every time you do a shot of compare-schlager you are slowly killing any chance your small

You know, most people don't realize it but they actually waste hours every single day

And the only way to stop is by cutting yourself off.

Are you following certain people on social media?

Are you constantly checking certain websites and then feeling like crap after?

Identify the specific behavior patterns that just trigger you and stop it.

Unfollow people you compare yourself to on social media if that’s one of your vices.

Even better, take those apps off your damn phone, woman.

So you can Google free website blocker and you’ll find loads of options that prevent

you from visiting sites that just waste your time.

Now, once that’s done, the very best remedy for feeling behind is getting ahead.

Now, I went ahead and did a little research on you, Britt, to learn more about you and

And it’s clear by your testimonials that you are so good at what you do, and I also

love how much you love animals, but there are some changes I suggest you consider that

will help just create a better user experience for your customers and ideally get you more

You need a clear tagline and a headline that really tells us what you do.

We don't even know what you offer until we scroll way down.

Simple solutions for a home you’ll love.

I mean, that could be stools, it could be countertops, it could be a store that sells

finishes, it could be software that helps you plot out a room.

So first I’d suggest swapping out this tagline in the upper left corner from “simple solutions

for a home you’ll love” to “affordable interior design services.”

Next you should have a clear headline on this big hero image, and make sure the headline

Well, because you have about 3 seconds or less when someone comes to your website in

order for them to decide whether you can help them solve their problem or not.

Remember this, if you confuse people you lose people.

Now, often the best headlines come directly from the mouths of our customers, and I found

this great headline way down at the bottom of your site that explains exactly what you

Now, down the road you may not want to focus on budget, but for now that seems to be the

promise you make and a point of differentiation for your business.

It is way more specific than simple solution, so it’s much better.

The next thing I want you to do is simplify.

There’s a lot happening on your homepage and as a potential customer, I’m not sure

One quick fix, eliminate social media from your homepage.

If you’re lucky enough to get someone to your website, do not send that traffic away

to the distraction mecca of social media.

You’re doing it three times here on your homepage, so let’s remove those immediately.

Also, I think your navigation could be simpler and more customer-focused.