THE UGLY TRUTH ABOUT JEALOUSY IN BUSINESS

Does someone else's success inspire you to do better, or make you wish they hadn't succeeded at all? In this episode of Work Together, Worlds Apart, Lee and Mike explore the difference between healthy competition, envy, jealousy and bitterness, and how these emotions can shape our relationships, mindset and success in business. Drawing on personal experiences, family relationships and Mike's upbringing in Albania, they discuss how our backgrounds and experiences influence the way we view success, why some people celebrate others' achievements while others resent them, and how to recognise the difference between being inspired by someone and being jealous of what they have. The conversation challenges the idea that competition has to be about beating someone else. Instead, Lee and Mike explore how losing can build resilience, why hard work and knowledge are more valuable than bitterness or sabotage, and how learning from successful people can help us grow. They also discuss why jealousy can feel more personal when it involves friends, family or people close to us, and why collaborating with competitors can sometimes create bigger opportunities than trying to beat them. Ultimately, it's a conversation about self-awareness, ambition and choosing to use other people's success as motivation rather than a reason for resentment. If you want to get in touch or have any questions, please email taylor@taylormadepodcasts.co.uk to get involved! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.