 Comparing your eBay business to others can be a dangerous game. We're all guilty of it. It's just human nature. We always look up to our goals, to our aspirational equivalents in the marketplace. But if you're not careful, it can be a downfall. It can lead to feelings of inadequacy, discouragement and even burnout. When you focus too much on what other sellers are doing, it can be easy to lose sight of your own goals and your own priorities. I mean here are some negative impacts that comparing your eBay business to others can have on your business growth. Loss of focus. When you're constantly comparing yourself to others, it's easy to lose focus on your own business and your own goals. You may start to feel like you need to do everything that other sellers are doing, even if it's not right for your business. And this can lead to a loss of focus and a lack of progress. Decreased motivation. When you see others who are doing better than you, it can be easy to feel discouraged. You may start to think that you're not good enough or that you'll never be successful. And this can lead to a decrease in motivation and a feeling of hopelessness. Burnout. If you're constantly comparing yourself to others and trying to keep up, you're more likely to experience burnout. And burnout is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress. It can lead to a number of problems, including decreased productivity, health problems and relationship problems. The comparison trap. When you compare yourself to others, you're essentially comparing yourself to their highlight reels. You're not seeing the behind the scenes work that they put in or the challenges that they face. And this can create a false sense of reality and make you feel like you're not measuring up. If you're an eBay seller who is struggling with comparing your business to others, here are a few tips. One, focus on your own goals and priorities. What do you want to achieve with your eBay business? Once you know your goals, you can focus on creating a plan to achieve them. Don't worry about what others are selling or doing. Just focus on your own goals and your priorities. Two, be realistic about your expectations. It takes time and effort to build a successful eBay business. Don't expect to become a millionaire overnight just because just focus on making small progress each day. And don't forget number three, which is very important, which is celebrating your successes. When you achieve a goal, take some time to celebrate your success. This will help you stay motivated and focused on your goals. And the biggest one, and we're all hypocrites of it, but disconnect from social media. Social media can be a great way to connect with other eBay sellers and learn new things. However, it can also be a breeding ground for comparison. If you're struggling with comparing your business to others, it may be helpful to disconnect from social media for a while. Remember, you are unique and your eBay business is unique. Don't compare yourself to others. Just focus on your own goals and priorities and you will be successful. Now, I hope some of this has been helpful, but I think it's very important, especially, heading into quarter four on the back of the last six months of some serious issues for a lot of people across the platform. Many YouTubers are suffering from burnout, from stress at the moment. And I think we all need to sometimes just step back, take a moment and realize what we're doing and why we're doing it. If any of this has been helpful, please hit the like button, maybe comment, tell us your story. And if you like this sort of content on the channel, you can always subscribe. All these things, yes, they benefit me on the channel, but they also benefit you. They also benefit the community. They benefit other members out there that don't know where to turn, don't know where to look for support. At the end of the day, we are the masters of our own business and our own journey. So keep it real and I'll see you in the next video.