CHAPTER 21

Dealing With the Impact of Negativity

Unfortunately, jealousy could be something you will experience in business, as I did. Given how common it is. Along with toxic relationships, and others who don’t have the self-awareness to realize how destructive and damaging their behavior can be.

As you already know, I faced a lot of friction from some of the students and teachers at school when I started my business. It was very upsetting at the time and affected my mental health. Nevertheless, I was succeeding at something I loved, supported by friends and family who only wanted the best for me, and I wasn’t doing anything wrong. Whereas the students and teachers concerned were coming from a negative place, from which they felt comfortable ...

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