
← Human Being School22 jul 2025 · 13 min
#41 - The Comparison Trap & the Power of Negative Visualisation
<p>In this short solo episode, I reflect on two of the biggest lessons from our 6 months away: the trap of comparison, and the ancient practice of negative visualisation. I share how comparing our present experience to past adventures or expectations affected my mindset, especially early in the trip. Then I explore the Stoic-inspired strategy that helped me reclaim presence—drawing on the ideas of Tim Ferriss and William B. Irvine.</p><p><br></p><p>If you want to learn more about fear setting you can watch Tim <a href="https://youtu.be/o7EVMjgsSME?si=qPY7gKObTxgahQf0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a></p><p>Connect with me:</p><p>Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cosi.nick/?hl=en"><u>cosi.nick</u></a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/humanbeingschool/?hl=en"> <u>@humanbeingschool</u></a></p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/hmnbngscl"><u>Human Being School</u></a> - Linktree</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/modexnatural/?hl=en"><u>Modex Natural</u></a> - Instagram</p><p><a href="https://www.modexnatural.com/"><u>Modex Natural</u></a> - Website (code: NCOS15 for 15% off your first order)</p><p>Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review "Human Being School" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts</p>