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Adam Smith | September 9, 2010 | 1 Comment

How Jealousy Holds You Back

 

Yes, jealousy holds you back. It’s that stupid thing that creeps in and leaves you always wanting, never satisfied. It’s that thing that will keep you pushing your own agenda without giving others a second thought. Jealousy will make you miss out on opportunities. I could change every “you” to “me” or “I” in this post and it would work because I’ve felt this never ending, ugly jealousy. But the thing is I don’t want it. This isn’t a competition.

So, here’s to beating jealousy and truly being happy for others when they succeed.

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Hi, my name is Adam Smith and welcome to asmithblog.com. I am the author of the book, The Bravest You. Because of my work as an entrepreneur, consultant, writer, and speaker, I have been named a top industry influencer by American Genius. I live with my wife, Jasmine, and three children in Shenandoah, IA.

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