A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Jealousy stems from insecurity rather than external threats. Confident people do not need to compare themselves to others.
- In plain terms
- Only insecure people get jealous of what others have.
- What can you take from it?
- Build confidence to stop feeling jealous.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes you feel insecure?
- How does confidence change your reaction?
Another view
Some jealousy can signal boundary issues even in confident people.
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