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You’re Not Behind—You’re Just on a Different Timeline

The pressure to “keep up” is built on a lie

By LucianPublished 9 months ago 1 min read

It’s so easy to spiral. You scroll through everyone else’s lives and suddenly, yours feels embarrassingly small.

But here’s a truth no one tells you enough:

Comparison is an illusion.

People curate their wins and hide their battles.

Your timeline is yours alone—comparing it to someone else’s is like comparing apples to stars.

Success isn't late. Love isn't running out.

You’re not falling behind—you’re just not following someone else’s path.

Thank you for reading.

Slow growth is still growth. You’re exactly where you need to be.

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Lucian

I focus on creating stories for readers around the world

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