332. I Stopped Comparing... and Had My Most Productive Day in a Month
Stop comparing yourself, return to surrender, and boost productivity—partner with God at work and build a business with purpose.
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In this episode, Andy shares how he had his most productive day in a month—and it didn’t come from working harder, getting more efficient, or building a better plan. The breakthrough came from changing his center: recognizing how comparison pulls you back onto the throne, then choosing surrender—putting Christ back at the center—so your work flows from overflow, not effort.
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Three Practical Takeaways:
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Name the comparison questions driving you
If you’re feeling scattered, pay attention to what you’re really asking: “Am I behind?” “What do I need to prove?” “When will I be enough?” Those questions reveal the source you’re living from. -
Swap comparison for surrender questions
Shift to Spirit-led questions like: “What obedience is mine today?” “What assignment is mine?” “What am I being led to release?” That’s how you come back to clarity and peace—without striving. -
Use the ‘mirror question’ to re-center fast
When comparison creeps in, ask: “What does my reaction tell me about who is ruling my heart—my significance, satisfaction, or security?” It’s not shame—it’s a quick re-centering back to Jesus on the throne.
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Timestamps (starting at 00:00)
00:00 Why this productivity shift wasn’t about working harder or smarter
02:24 The pressure stack: news, relationships, cashflow, health, and uncertainty
04:48 Comparison is never neutral—it competes for lordship
07:12 The unexpected re-center: Isaiah 53 and the power of surrender
09:28 Why work will never satisfy when you’re sourcing significance from it
11:49 “Unforced rhythms of grace” (Matthew 11) + overflow vs effort
14:05 The mirror question that snaps you back to center
16:31 Prayer: letting go of striving, envy, and comparison
18:45 Share your testimony + upcoming events
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