# @mark.dowdle on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CS-ortcjHvW
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/130762-markdowdle-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/64c9f15ea0.jpg
- **Posted:** 2021-08-25T01:18:58.000+00:00

## Caption

“At times, I feel like woody to buzz light year
Unable to recognize my own fear
Of not being accepted just because something new and exciting is now here.”

My judgement of success used to be heavily based on external indicators. I’m getting better, but comparing my success to others used to consume me whole.

Things changed after a conversation with a friend. His words were, “life isn’t competition and comparison, it’s about collaboration.”

Running, writing, those are what allow me to rediscover the world. They’re outlets for questions that can’t seem to be answered. I’m grateful that Jordan’s here to collaborate and explore that never ending quest with me.

Full video coming Thursday.

📸 @jordanlundell

## Stats

- **Views:** 471
- **Likes:** 208
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 9

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mark Dowdle | @markdowdle22 | https://gondola.cc/markdowdle22 | Account Manager |
| Jordan Lundell | @jordan_lundell | https://gondola.cc/jordan_lundell | Editor |
| Jordan Lundell | @jordan_lundell | https://gondola.cc/jordan_lundell | Photographer |
| Jordan Lundell | @jordan_lundell | https://gondola.cc/jordan_lundell | Videographer |

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