Accra: Ghanaian rapper Medikal has urged people to stop measuring their progress against others, stressing that true growth comes from comparing one’s present achievements to their past. Speaking in videos circulating online, the award-winning musician emphasized that people often fail to appreciate how far they have come because they are too focused on what others have accomplished.
According to Ghana Web, Medikal shared his personal journey as an example, highlighting his progress from the days when he drove a Toyota Camry to his current ability to afford luxuries and even gift cars to others. ‘I compare myself to myself, but when you compare yourself to other people. Compare yourself to how things were last year, two years ago, three years ago, five years ago. Don’t compare yourself to somebody who is living a different life now,’ he said.
The rapper warned that comparing oneself to successful personalities without understanding the struggles behind their achievements can lead to unnecessary frustration. He referenced fellow musician Shatta, noting that aspiring to own a Rolls-Royce like him without undergoing the same hardships could result in problems. ‘If you compare yourself to someone like Shatta, you’ll say by now you should be driving a Rolls-Royce. But the hustle and hardship Shatta went through before buying that Rolls-Royce, you haven’t been through it. If you try to force it, you’ll run into problems,’ he explained.
Medikal encouraged people to live within their means while remaining focused on gradual improvement, advising, ‘Don’t do pass yourself. Don’t compare yourself to anybody. Reach your level, know what you can afford and keep climbing higher.’ He concluded by reminding people that everyone’s journey is different, making comparisons both unfair and unhelpful. ‘You don’t know what the other person has been through or where they came from. None of us has the same story, so don’t stress yourself too much,’ he added.