jealousy

[hepcat]

say you've got a long time friend you've always competed with...lots of us have those. similar interests and goals...so what if that friend starts achieving what you wanted to achieve? does that jealousy motivate you to work harder towards your goals, or simply make you depressed?

i personally do let jealousy get in the way of my motivation sometimes...getting down because someone else is moving farther ahead than me...especially when i don't think they deserve it. but i try to let it motivate me to try even harder. anyone else use jealousy as fuel?

[The Saltman]

everyone gets jealous regardless if you admit it or not. I just try to be happy for anybody that is successful. If they are more successful then me then it usually motivates me to work harder.

[TarPanther9180]

I think it could be a good thing. That brings on competition and sometimes in life, we need extra motivation.

[Darth Urious]

stop being a hater... problem solved

[The Saltman]

no yoda reference to jealousy??

I'm not impressed darth

[Jase]

start hanging around with less successful people, it's a great self esteem boost.

It's why I try to make an appearance here most days.

[Kitten Diver]

start hanging around with less successful people, it's a great self esteem boost.

It's why I try to make an appearance here most days.

This. If you keep feeling like the small fish. You're in the wrong pond.

[thefuzz]

This. If you keep feeling like the small fish. You're in the wrong pond.

Disagree.

I won't hang out with less successful people than me, it makes me work harder.

[Hawk]

use the jealousy to motivate you to be more

but if he's really your friend, his success should make you happy too

[Dpantherman]

I am jealous of Saltman's hairy chest and back

[Hawk]

get some rogain and be happy for him

[DC Amp]

The last few times that I was in that situation, I patted their back, told them they're lookin' good, Then I would say "looks like you're doing good for yourself, proud of ya man". Made them feel good and in turn made me feel good to put a smile on their face. ;)

[Cat]

everyone gets jealous regardless if you admit it or not. I just try to be happy for anybody that is successful. If they are more successful then me then it usually motivates me to work harder.

pssh whatever! who do i have to be jealous of? seriously?

lol i kid i kid, i get jealous sometimes and like you said it motivates me though I honestly don't get jealous much at all. It doesn't bother me to admit others are much better than i am.

[The Saltman]

It doesn't bother me to admit The Saltman is much better than i am.

gee thanx