I’ve been asked if I ever feel the need to compete with others in my work—running a charitable trust, managing a small production company, delivering programs in schools, creating my one-woman solo show, and, most importantly, being a mum. The truth? I don’t. I have no interest in competing with anyone.
People have dreams and goals that are completely different from mine. They’ve had life experiences I haven’t and come from backgrounds I’ll never fully understand. I don’t feel the need to measure myself against their journey because their story is theirs, and mine is mine.
Why I Do What I Do
I don’t do what I do because I want to outshine anyone. At times in life, my ego has pushed me to compete against others, but I’ve learned that it’s exhausting. Now, I do it because I love it. I love creating programs that empower people. I love the process of bringing my stories to life. I love showing my daughter that following your passions is a path worth taking, even when it’s hard. And boy, can it be mentally draining, exhausting, and sometimes slightly debilitating—but that’s all part of the journey. Success demands more from us.
Am I where I want to be? No, not yet. Do I think I can get there? Absolutely. I don’t know exactly how or when, but I keep moving forward, one step at a time, toward the person I want to become and the life I want to build. Sometimes I feel like I’m not growing, but then I look at how far I’ve come and realize that growth happens in the small, incremental steps we take every day. This is my path, and I’m committed to it.
My Focus Is on Growth, Not Competition
I have a lot of things to work on. I know that. But instead of worrying about who’s better, richer, smarter, or more capable than me, I choose to focus on improving myself. Running a charitable trust, producing meaningful work, delivering impactful programs, working towards financial growth and being a present mum… that’s where my energy goes.
I’m not in competition with anyone because their path isn’t mine. Competing with others wouldn’t get me any closer to my goals. What matters is that I show up every day, do the work I believe in, and keep growing.
Inspired, Not Intimidated
When I see someone doing incredible things, I don’t feel the urge to compete. I feel inspired. Their success doesn’t intimidate me. If anything, it reminds me of what’s possible. It pushes me to keep striving, not to outdo them, but to become the best version of me and be way better than I was a month ago, five months ago, and five years ago.
Being the Best Version of Me
I’ll never be someone else. I don’t need to be and I don't ever want to be. My goal isn’t to be better than anyone else; it’s to build a life that’s true to who I am. My success doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s, and that’s okay. Competing with others doesn’t fit into my life. What fits is doing what I love, sharing what I create, and continuing to make my way toward where I want to be.
So, no, I’m not in competition with anyone. I’m too busy being me.
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