comparison Archives - Ashley Chow

24 Jun 2020

What Meeting My Favourite Author Taught Me About Comparison.

I got caught in the trap that writers who rely on their work for a living fall into. I wanted to be known for my beautiful prose and stories, just like the author whose words I’d stumbled on.

27 May 2020

Are There Good Things Ahead For Me?

It’s a thought that creeps slowly into your mind when you’re struggling to fall asleep after a bad day. It’s an innocent question that can rapidly spiral out of control: are there good things ahead?

08 Apr 2020

A Letter On Creativity & Comparison

Here’s what I know about the comparison game: there are no winners. While you’re comparing yourself to that writer, they’re probably comparing themselves to someone else. The result is two individuals who feel deflated and less-than.

20 Nov 2019

‘You’re Better Than You Think’ and Other Mantras

I think we should always pass on the wisdom that’s been bestowed onto us. So here are some of the words I want to pass onto you, sweet reader.

10 Apr 2019

The Weeds That Trap Us: Thoughts on Comparison

Comparison is not something you conquer. It’s something you continuously acknowledge. We must intentionally uproot the lies every time it strikes our most vulnerable areas.

27 Feb 2019

Success and All His ‘Friends’

Instead of wondering why we aren’t there yet, we have to appreciate the valley we’re in and trust it’s preparing us for the next level.

Eyes on your lane

The hardest lesson for me to swallow is that the reason I’m ‘here’ and not‘there’ is simply because I’m not ready yet. There are skills that have yet to be developed, basics I still need to master, and experiences I have to overcome that will ultimately keep me sustained in the long run. Above all, is a God who keeps me in one spot to ensure that I learn to walk before I even think about running.