LEADERBOARDS ARE AN ILLUSION

They trick you into thinking you're getting better.

I'll prove it to you.

Imagine this scenario.

I sold more bananas than you did in Q1. I'm above you on the leaderboard.

You sold more bananas than I did in Q2.
You're above me on the leaderboard.

Are you getting better as a banana seller?

Relative ranking can fluctuate without necessarily indicating real progress in your skills.

Leaderboards create a false impression that you're improving, simply because you rank higher or lower compared to others.

Compare your current performance with your past performance.

This self-comparison helps you focus on your own growth and development rather than how you stack up against others.

When you compare yourself to others you lose sight of yourself.