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'The danger of comparison,' said Barkley, one season after entering NFL record books. 'Comparison is stealing joy. There we go.' Seven months later, Barkley sat in a team meeting to begin the Philadelphia Eagles' 2026 training camp.

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Record-setting RB embraces process-driven approach over comparison

Running back entering his second season after setting NFL records in his first year. Barkley is featured in the Eagles' team meeting where coach Nick Sirianni emphasized a process-driven approach, sharing Joshua Medcalf's book 'Chop Wood Carry Water' with the team. Barkley himself quoted the book's theme: 'The danger of comparison. Comparison is stealing joy.' This reflects the Eagles' philosophy of focusing on controllable factors and small improvements rather than comparing performance to previous seasons, positioning Barkley as a key part of the team's process-oriented culture.

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