Crushing Chronic Dissatisfaction:

It’s nothing new. But today—it’s on steroids. What used to be occasional self-doubt has become a daily obsession. The false god of comparison robs you of peace. It breeds shame, blocks gratitude, and traps you in envy.

“Am I keeping up with the Joneses?”
“What do you do for work?”
“What car do you drive?”
“Are my pants floods, bell bottoms, or Girbaud jeans?”

We’ve always been tempted to compare, but now we’re wired for it—and we’re paying a price. Today, we live in a comparison epidemic.
We used to want to fit in with our neighborhood or circle of friends. Now we’re trying to impress a global stage that never sleeps.

Social media feeds us a 24/7 whisper:

“You’re not enough—until you buy this, look like that, live like them.”

And out of this noise, a new condition has emerged.

I call it: Chronic Dissatisfaction Syndrome.

But here’s the good news. If you’re experiencing it, there’s a cure—and it works. I promise. If you’ll do the work, that aching feeling that “something’s missing” will be replaced by certainty, clarity, and confidence. You’ll stop chasing, and start becoming.

This isn’t a goal. It’s your foundation.

Who are you—really? What character traits, values, and talents make you you? Not your title. Not your income. Not your jeans.

Your Governing Purpose is the deep, immovable truth of who you are when everything else is stripped away. No one can give this to you. And no one can take it from you—unless you hand it over. Don’t skip this. Take time. Pray about it. Write it out. Let it settle in your bones.

You are wired to compare. But here’s the shift:

Compare yourself to your past self—not someone else’s highlight reel.

Measure growth:

Did I level up?
Did I show up better than I did yesterday?

Let your Governing Purpose guide the questions you ask. Look back with gratitude. Look forward with intention. Celebrate the steps. Stay focused on your lane.

Here’s the hard truth:

Trying to be your own higher power doesn’t work. In this culture of self-optimization and hyper-personal branding, we’ve traded timeless values for temporary applause. We’ve become easily offended and increasingly afraid. But you were made for more.

You have Heavenly Parents who know you, love you, and already see your value. Your purpose and God’s purpose for you aren’t in conflict. In fact, they align perfectly. When you understand that, you can set your sights clearly. It’s like lining up two points to hit your target.

You and God.

Purpose and direction.

Faith and clarity.

If you stop competing…
If you stop comparing…
And you start creating—
You’ll crush Chronic Dissatisfaction Syndrome.

You don’t need to be like them. You just need to be you, governed by purpose, anchored in God. The only person you should compare yourself to… is the person you were yesterday.