How to Deal with Comparison as an Artist, Singer or Performer

Performance Pep Talk · May 6, 2026 · 11m

Looking around the audition waiting room and suddenly feeling like everyone else is more talented, more prepared, and more likely to book the job?

There's actually a neurological reason it happens. In this episode of Performance Pep Talk, we break down the psychology of comparison, why it's almost impossible to avoid in competitive performance environments, and what you can actually do about it before you walk into the room.

We explore why your career is absolutely not a zero-sum game, plus the mindset shift that will help you stay in your lane rather than looking from side to side.

We close…