We just released this iOS app that teaches vocabulary through Greek and Latin roots, which are the modular building blocks of about 25% of English. We developed the method in NYC public schools and are building a web platform for classrooms as well.
Open to all ideas and feedback. Thanks for checking it out.
Yes, It's all just mental. I think the mistake is not to decide, but to leave it up to your subconscious mind. Err on the side of finishing and moving on rather than waiting.
I don't think you can stop comparing yourself to others, and you shouldn't try to. It's a good thing to do.
What you should try to do is realize you are you, and you have the opportunity every second to be creative and additive rather than competitive or detrimental to the world. That is amazingly valuable :)
I guess what I really mean is that I think it is good to critically and emotionally analyze others' lives ... try to understand what's led them to where they are and how they feel.
I've had to work hard at this, and maybe it takes a fundamental belief in the value of everyone, but whenever I find something positive in others, it doesn't make me feel upset or stressed... I'm just inspired and want to learn.
Good luck.