Turning Creative Jealousy into Your Secret Weapon
What to do if your first instinct is to get jealous?
Hello dear friend,
“I’m more talented than R. And yet, he’s making so much money. It’s all a game of luck, and I give up.”
If you’ve ever felt envious of another person in the same career, then welcome to the club.
I have, too. And so has every digital creator I know.
When you’re putting your work online, you’re competing against thousands of writers who show up every day to publish their content on the internet.
Needless to say, there would be several writers who aren’t half as talented as you make ten times the money you’re currently making.
In that scenario, what to do if your first instinct is to get jealous?
Tell your brain to calm down. Here are a few other things you can do when the green-eyed monster kicks in:
1. Reach out to them and have a conversation.
When you do, you’ll see they are also a fallible human like you, and their journey is fraught with difficulties. This breaks the “perfect” image you see online and reduces the potential for jealousy.
2. Consume their content on a binge and try to analyze what works for them.
Is it the themes they create, their posting frequency, or the way they captivate their audience?
Reverse engineer their success and apply those principles to your work. See where that takes you.
3. Talk to a fellow writer who’s in the same boat as you.
Friendship creates a sense of camaraderie and you no longer feel so alone. Having a community to back you up will make you less likely to spoil your mood just because someone else seems to have it better.
4. Collaborate with the creator you’re jealous of.
This way, you get access to their audience, and they get access to yours. It’s a win-win situation and can go a long way in making you more likable.
Have you ever felt jealous of someone doing better than you?
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With love,
Anangsha.