5 Reasons to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Swimmers
5 Reasons to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Swimmers
Yes, competitive swimming is exactly that… competitive.
But how many times have you caught yourself thinking or saying things like—
“If only I had the same talent that she has.”
“I really wish I had his genetics, cause then I could truly be a great swimmer.”
“Why can’t I swim like her?”
It’s natural in a sense to measure ourselves up against the swimmers that are faster than us, while also feeling a measure of gratitude for not being like the next swimmer.
But getting lost in the efforts and results of the competition takes your attention away from the one swimmer who deserves the most attention. Whose performance is ultimately the only one which matters. Yours.
Here are 5 reasons that you should stop holding yourself up to the performance and standards of your fellow swimmers:
