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Ah…. Last night I found a web site that seemed dangerously close to my own. The concept, the program – everything is close, and yet completely original to its creator. Not only that, but the creator has been in business for years, and is most definitely an online celebrity. How can two people come up with almost identical program?

I start reading, downloading, almost enjoying his writings, but falling deeper and deeper into that state of mind, in which it is impossible to feel anything but overwhelm and depression. In which it’s impossible to function, grow, and create.

Being depressed about someone else’s great idea and success is the worst feeling, and can turn you into a “green monster” that can eat at your creative entrepreneurial spirit. Re-framing time!

“Snap out of it!” I say to myself. I remember those golden words my mentor once said to me. “Just because someone else is offering it, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. People want to hear YOUR perspective, YOUR story, YOUR take on it. And who knows, maybe you’ll say it in a way that no one else said it, and trigger someone to finally get off their ass and do it!”

And that’s absolutely true! I’ve seen it over and over again. I’ve heard about social media at events, read books, been on teleseminars… But it took a woman named Susan at the JV Alert to become excited and finally sign up with Twitter! It took a marketing coach, who thought he was preaching to the choir, to finally focus on ONE topic and create amazing energy in my business!

Ever feel like everyone else is more successful than you are? You’re not alone. The key is to be YOU – the authentic, passionate YOU, whose story and ideas will inspire those people who … also think that everyone else around them is more successful.

1. Focus on what’s important to you and why you’re doing

2. Understand that genius minds think alike, but nobody has your story!

3. Get a coach or a supportive mastermind group

Success is not a lonely matter.