How Envy Blocks Success

How Envy Blocks Success

     Wouldn't it be great if everyone accepted the universal principle that abundance is unlimited and the more success you create the more you are given?

      Unfortunately, a large portion of our world operates under the premise that there is only so much to go around, and everything someone else gets, takes his or her share away.

      The "lack" mentality is prevalent in our society. Look at the joy the press gets out of building someone up into a celebrity only to then find something else to report that will bring them down a notch or two.

Envious people say that Bill Gates stole the program that was the beginning of Microsoft. Successful people give him credit for recognizing its potential, buying it at a great price, and then building it into an empire. If envious people gave credit where credit is due, what excuse would they have for not having accomplished more in their life?

       As a successful person, you most likely aren’t a victim of envy towards someone else’s’ success. But you may know people who are, and they could use your help. They may be family members, friends or co-workers who don’t understand why they aren’t getting ahead. They might even be directing their envy toward you.

      Envy comes from low self-esteem: If you feel good about yourself and your talents, you have no reason to be envious of what someone else achieves. Low self-esteem keeps people from being happy for the success of others. They see every success of someone else as an indictment of their own inadequacy and are usually so busy beating themselves up that they don’t care to congratulate anyone else.

How Can You Help?

    The best way to turn around envious people and help them to see the light is to be generous with them. Even if they’re left shaking their heads, thinking you’re crazy, is friendly and supportive. Congratulate them when something good happens. Encourage them to go for their dreams and applaud their successes along the way.

    Show them you aren’t one of those glass half empty people. Be the example that shows them success isn’t a pie with only a few pieces, but a never-ending buffet. I can tell you from personal experience that it’s only a matter of time before they start feeling better about themselves. Their hearts will start to open and you can help make that happen.

Edited by : Jennifer Jude Ann