Thomas Rhett Says Comparing Yourself To Others is a Waste of Time

Today's Kick Butt Tip of the Day comes from Country music star Thomas Rhett. "Don't compare yourself to others."

In April of 2022, Thomas Rhett told Esquire magazine that you don't need to compare yourself to other people. “There’s always going to be that one person in your life that’s doing it better than you are. But you can’t let comparison dictate your decisions. I did it too many times, and that’s why I ended up putting out songs or records that felt like they were chasing somebody else. I thought, maybe I got to be more like them to make it. It’s just not the truth. The best advice I can give is, always be yourself.”

Click here to read Thomas Rhett's interview with Esquire magazine.

I will add that you may never truly be happy if you are always comparing yourself to anyone else.  You can never ever be someone else.  Take the abilities and talents that you were blessed with and create something wonderful.

Let me take you back to February 27, 2024.  Our Kick Butt Tip of the Day came from former NBA Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant: “At the end of every day when you look at yourself in the mirror you ask yourself, did I get better today? If the answer is yes and you do that for five years, for ten years, for fifteen years, how much better are you going to be? Are you getting better every single day? That is the question. It’s just taking small steps. You don’t try to get it all done in just one day or one week or one year. It’s the process of getting better every day and doing that for a period of years that then creates the masterpiece.”

Let's wrap up with two very doable goals: Never compare yourself to others and today strive to be better than you were yesterday.

Go get 'em tiger! God don't make no junk. You, yes you are awesome! Now go be awesome!

- Don Chase's Kick Butt Tip of the Day is a daily motivational feature designed to give you the inspiration you need to power through your day. Check out all the Kick Butt Tips here.

Book worms rejoice! The Greater Charlotte Book Crawl is taking place starting April 1 and wrapping up on April 30th. I love independent bookstores and this Book Crawl is being hosted by some of the best independent bookstores in the Carolinas, across seven counties.

It's a perfect way to celebrate Spring and support local economies.

The first step is heading over to Greater Charlotte Book Crawl to download and print your bookstore passport. Don't sweat it if you don't have a printer, you can also pick up a passport at any participating indie bookstore starting April 1. Next, visit bookstores and stamp your passport! Earn a passport stamp at each bookstore that you visit. Fill your passport to earn prizes. Bring your passport to your final bookstore stop on / before Sunday, April 30th, 2024 for a limited edition 2024 Book Crawl Finisher’s tote bag. Finishers can enter to win 1 of 3 sets of gift cards to each 2024 bookstore. Submit a photo of the completed passport by Sunday, April 30th, 2024 to enter.

Start mapping your journey out and make the most of this year's book crawl, dear reader! It's going to be a great time and if you want to keep up with fellow crawlers use the hashtag #GREATERCHARLOTTEBOOKCRAWL on social media to link up with other folks on your quest. Happy Reading!

Check out these awesome bookstores that you will visit during the Greater Charlotte Book Crawl.

1625 Walkup Ave.

Monroe, NC 28110

A woman-owned, pop-up bookstore that opened in September 2023. We specialize in books portraying the wonderful diversity of humanity and nature.

Civic-inspired & family-oriented shop with a community curated selection of books as well as indoor plants, records, games, and beverages. Make sure to bring the whole family and check out the children’s treehouse & reading room!

3040 Eastway Drive, Charlotte  28205

704-344-8611

Selling good, used books in Charlotte, NC since 1999.
Open every day: Mon-Sat 10AM-7PM, Sun 12PM-6PM

50,000 used books for $8 or less!  Hardcovers and paperbacks.  Fiction.  Non-fiction.  Children’s books.  Trade your used books for Store Credit and save even more!

Find your favorite books here!
105 N Main Street, Mount Holly, NC
Open Tu, W & F 11-7, Th 11-5, Sa 10-6 & Su 12-5

Opened in 2021 and is a unique, one-of-a-kind restaurant, wine bar, bookstore located in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

A woman-owned, independent bookstore and coffee shop. Established in 2017 and nestled in the newly revitalized downtown of Kannapolis. Carrying an assortment of new and used inventory as well as locally made items.

Fred & June’s Books carries both new and used books in a wide variety of genres catering to a general audience (that includes kids, of course). Titles in stock range from new releases to time-tested classics (They also accept customer requests if the title you want isn’t in stock).

Located in downtown Concord (next to Press and Porter coffeeshop), Goldberry Books is a family-run shop that sells new and used books in a wide variety of genres, with a special focus on classics. You will also find books for children of all ages and plenty of titles on religion, history, and social issues. Trade-in credit available.

Rock Hill’s charming and eclectic bookstore, selling both New and Used books amid a menagerie of shelf treasures once lost and now found.

Main Street Books enriches and sustains local readers and writers through an inclusive, thoughtful collection of new books, curated events, and an engaged staff. They strive to feed the imaginations of our readership with books that act as windows and mirrors.

Since 1977, Park Road Books has been the cornerstone of independent bookstores in Charlotte, North Carolina. Located in the Park Road Shopping Center, Park Road Books have been independently owned and operated for 41 years. They are part of the community, hosting author events and local book clubs, and strive to provide the best customer experience possible to the Charlotte family.

4519 School House Commons
Suite 230
Harrisburg, NC 28075
704-455-8407

Family-owned independent bookstore in Harrisburg, NC.

110 S. Main Street, Salisbury, NC, United States, North Carolina

(704) 630-9788

South Main Book Company began in 1998 as the Literary Bookpost right across the street from our current space. Located at 110 South Main St., in the heart of downtown Salisbury, NC, South Main Book Company provides a carefully-curated selection of locally authored titles, new books, literary memorabilia, and keepsakes.

164 S Cherry Rd.

Rock Hill, SC 29732

Woman Owned Independent Book Store & Fantasy Art Gallery. Specialize in Rare Books, Ephemera, First Editions, Signed. Fantasy, Sci-fi, Detective.

Charlotte’s Black Owned Indie Bookmobile

 Specializing in Banned Books and New York Bestsellers

980-555-7164

Located at the Gibson Mill Market

325 MCGILL AVE NW
CONCORD, NC 28027

Address P.O. Box 7996 Concord NC 28027 Book Mobile info@urbanreaderbook.com

Address P.O. Box 7996 Concord NC 28027 Book Mobile info@urbanreaderbook.com

Walls of Books is a cozy, inviting space filled to the brim with used books and unique gifts. Tucked in the corner of Shops on the Green in Cornelius, you can easily loose yourself in the winding nooks, but will most certainly emerge with a newly discovered treasure. There’s nothing they love more than talking about books and sharing their favorites, so don’t hesitate to ask for a recommendation.