Re:Ask HN: How do you deal with professional envy?
by brankoB on Sunday July 14, 2019 @06:22PM
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I don't think that quote makes much sense. I can want a specific thing someone has (e.g. praise for work done) without wanting /everything/ they have.
Re:Ask HN: How do you deal with professional envy?
by colordrops on Sunday July 14, 2019 @07:26PM
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I think his point is that typically the context of all the particular aspects of that person's life feed into the reason why they have that one thing you want.
Re:Ask HN: How do you deal with professional envy?
by elindbe2 on Monday July 15, 2019 @11:31AM
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Not necessarily. The fact that I brush my teeth in a certain way doesn't determine the kind of car I drive or whether I love my wife.
Re:Ask HN: How do you deal with professional envy?
by zachsnow on Sunday July 14, 2019 @11:25PM
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Exactly. Admire traits, but don’t (or, try not to) envy. Admiration, and the motivation that can come with it, can be good! But blind envy or jealousy can overlook the negatives that someone might be dealing with.
Re:Ask HN: How do you deal with professional envy?
by DonHopkins on Sunday July 14, 2019 @08:00PM
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Sounds like a recipe for identity theft!
“You have to be that person. Do you want to be that person with all of their reactions, their desires, their family, their happiness level, their outlook on life, and their self image? If you’re not willing to do a whole sale, 24/7, 100% swap with who that person is, then there’s no point in being jealous.”