Oftentimes we like to compare ourselves to others, however, it has been said that comparison is the thief of joy. Before the whole world was stricken by the 2020 pandemic, many W2 employees were envious of friends and/or family members who were entrepreneurs. To them, they were free and shining brightly among the rest of the W2 employees with little freedom.

I work with everyday individuals to help them realize entrepreneurship through franchise ownership. As a certified franchise consultant, I have been able to help countless W2 employees shine with their own rays of hope and freedom whether being furloughed, laid off or choosing to be part of "The Great Resignation."

During these unexpected times of introspection, many of these same people who were once envious are realizing one very simple truth: Don't compare your life to others. There's no comparison between the sun and the moon, and most importantly, they each shine when it's their time.