The Grass Ain’t Greener — It’s Just Filtered Better

You ever think someone’s life is better just because they’ve got more money, more muscles, or flashier stuff?

Good. That means you’re human. But here’s the truth.

I’ve sat across from billionaires, influencers, and normal folks just like you—and every single one of them? They all think they’re missing something. They all think someone else out there has it better.

That thought right there? It’s the #1 energy leak killing your results.

Here’s the truth no guru wants to tell you: the grass ain’t greener—it’s just filtered better on social media.

You’re not lacking anything. You’re not behind. You’re not late. You’re simply distracted.

You’ve got gifts most people would trade for in a heartbeat. But you’re too busy wishing you were somewhere else, with someone else’s car, body, or bank account.

Snap out of it.

That feeling like you’re missing out?

It’s a virus. And the cure is clarity.

Clarity on what you actually want. Clarity on the strengths you’ve got right now. Because time’s gonna pass either way. You’ll blink and be 25. Or 35. Or 50.

So stop scrolling.

Sit your ass down for 10 minutes today and write two things:

What do I actually want out of life?

Not what TikTok told you. What you want.What strengths, skills, or blessings do I already have that I’m overlooking?

This isn’t some feel-good motivational fluff.

This is how winners get laser focused. This is how kings are built.

Because trust me—most of the people you’re low-key comparing yourself to? Their life isn’t actually better.

They’ve just got different problems and better lighting.

So lock in.

Write the vision. Use your damn gifts. And make your life the one people look at wondering how you did it.

Now go make today count.

Always the best,

Dylan Madden

P.S. Save this email. Read it again next time you catch yourself drifting.