I think it is important to look at how other bloggers achieved success and then find your own style, work hard and follow effective techniques and everything works out great!

I’m glad you like the post. I do the reverse-engineering thing too. The other thing I remind myself about is time. I’m hugely impatient so expect things to happen NOW instead of in six months or a year (or more).

@Kyle
I don’t boast about my successes on my blog, but I do celebrate them. If others decide to be negative in their reactions, that’s their choice. As long as I’m not being egotistic about how I celebrate (ie, boasting), of course…

@Stacey
Yes, I see things the exact same way – thanks for saying it so well!

@WebSuccessDiva
Wording is especially important, isn’t it? And being slightly different from others is a perfect way to market yourself.

@Dali
It really is about deciding what success is for you, isn’t it? Once you know that, then the negative comparisons stop. And thanks! I look forward to more posts here too.

@Lin
It’s much easier to moan than do something about it. It’s unfortunate, but if we can learn instead of moan, then our success is that much closer.

I love the observation that even though lots of blogging pals blow kisses constantly, inside most of us are seething. I think that’s exactly right.

It’s human nature to make comparisons, but I feel it’s more important to determine what you’re going to DO about the comparisons that matter most.

We can spend every day, all day long moaning the fact that someone else may be more articulate than ourselves, receive more comments on each post than ourselves, etc.

Personally speaking, I prefer to carefully consider what I might be able to LEARN from someone else who I feel and perceive to be a better writer, and how I can make necessary changes and improvements to my own blog writing rather than bemoaning someone else’s success.