Chapter 9

When jealousy is a good thing

HOW TO USE YOUR FEELINGS OF JEALOUSY PRODUCTIVELY

Chapter 9 When jealousy is a good thing

‘They looked at what you were doing and thought they had a much better business model.’

When Andy said that, I was really pissed off. Andy was my old boss in advertising and now an angel investor. He always puts it simple and straight!

But the trouble is the truth hurt.

I actually thought this competitor to You Wish had a better business model too! They were an online service that also turned the traditional selling model on its head. The critical difference between us was that they had a very simple and very effective route to market, having partnered ...

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