Dave Mustaine, a member of Megadeth, considered one of the most successful bands in heavy metal history, felt he had failed despite his immense fame and success. Because he valued the fickle comparison of his own with the success of others.

Because of this, he had the following terrible problems: ‘I have to sell 150 million more albums. Then everything will be all right’, ‘The next tour has to be held in a large stadium no matter what happens’. Mustaine thought that solving these problems would make him happy. It’s only natural that he wasn’t happy.

Unnecessary comparisons make us hard. You become anxious and waste your precious time in chasing after illusions. Such comparisons and insecurities prevent me from seeing my achievements and the happiness that is with me.

Heavy metal band Megadeth. Considered one of the most successful bands in the heavy metal scene after Metallica, Megadeth member Dave Mustaine says that despite great success and fame, he felt he had failed. He’s been kicked out of Metallica, which may have had an impact.

He compared the successes of others, such as Metallica, to himself, and it was difficult to break free from this thought.

‘I have to sell 150 million more albums. Then everything will be all right.’
‘The next tour must be held in a large stadium, no matter what.’

These unnecessary comparisons and the pressure that followed made it difficult for him to be happy.

‘Unnecessary comparison and anxiety’ that prevents me from seeing my achievements and the happiness that is next to me.
You have to be free from it.