Through my work with learner drivers, I often hear students comparing themselves and their progress against that of their friends… particularly if their friends are also learning with me!
Of course, it is 100% human nature to compete and compare ones self to others, however while I appreciate that learning from others is important, it can also be quite unhealthy if the comparison is used in a negative way which undermines ones own abilities and confidence.
When I hear a student comparing themselves against someone else, if the comparison is negative (it isn’t always!), I generally reassure them by stating that the only person they should be competing and comparing themselves against is themselves. Everyone is different. I also stress that it is not necessarily about being ‘the best’, but simply being the very best they can personally be.
Whilst browsing the internet, I stumbled upon the image below.
Even though the wording is not directly related to learning to drive, I feel that the sentiment is certainly there.
What are your thoughts on this post? Do you have an opinion?
If so, I would be interested to hear them. Please feel free to leave me your thoughts in the comments box.
Best wishes, and as always, stay safe out there good folk!
Chris
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