Ever compared yourself to another person? The short answer is yes. We all have. Probably within the last 24 hours. The problem with comparison is that what we choose to compare is often unfair or misguided.

We make comparisons of insecurity. Is she smarter, more traveled, likeable or successful? Comparisons of arrogance in which we weigh our perceived superiority. Some comparisons are borne of jealousy, coveting what others have or do without context or regard for circumstance.

In each of these, o...