Envy aims very high.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Envy often targets those who are highly successful or accomplished.
- In plain terms
- People who envy usually aim at high achievers.
- What can you take from it?
- Envy targets high status.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What triggers envy in you?
- How do you handle being envied?
Another view
Envy can target anyone.
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