Everyone’s Journey is Different

Why comparing yourself to others kills your progress — and what to do instead.

We live in a world that makes it easy to compare. Someone’s buying land. Another is building a house. That one just posted their new car.

 Meanwhile, you’re wondering if you’re even moving forward at all.

But here’s the truth: everyone’s journey is different.

Your life. Your lane.

Your background, responsibilities, income, struggles, and goals are not identical to anyone else's. So why should your progress look like theirs?

Maybe someone started saving with ZMW500. You started with ZMW1/day. That’s okay — because your ZMW1 is building your muscle of consistency.

It’s teaching you discipline, commitment, and intentionality — things that money can’t buy, and that fast-starters often skip.

The danger of comparison

Comparison often leads to two things:

1. Feeling like you're behind — which kills your motivation.
2. Trying to rush progress — which leads to poor decisions or burnout.

You’re not behind. You’re just on your route.

Progress is still progress

Saved ZMW7 this week? That’s progress.
Tracked your spending for the first time? Progress.
Said no to an unnecessary expense? Big win.
Asked questions about investing? That’s growth.

Celebrate those moments. They compound.

Focus on direction, not speed

What matters most isn’t how fast you’re going — it’s that you’re going in the right direction. 

Every consistent step, no matter how small, moves you forward.

Don’t worry about how much someone else is doing. Ask yourself: Am I better than I was yesterday?

Build your journey

This is your financial story. Own it. Build it brick by brick, kwacha by kwacha. 

Learn from others, but don’t compare. Use their stories as inspiration — not a scoreboard.

You’re not late. You’re not small. You’re on time for your journey.

Ready to start your journey?

Join our ZMW1/Day Savings Challenge, and take control of your money, one small step at a time.