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One thing I've noticed about successful people, "The Great Ones" as I like to call them, is that they are undaunted by other people's successes.  I've noticed it with authors, speakers, musicians, and others. 

Authors who each have books they need to sell write forewords and recommendations of each other. 

Musicians collaborate and partner on songs.

Speakers endorse each other and often refer a trusted (and talented) "competitor" if they are unable to do a requested engagement.

Think about that.  Here you have authors recommending someone else's book, musicians promoting someone else while they have CDs to sell, and speakers finding an equally comparable replacement instead of making it work or just saying no.

This stems from a Win-Win and Abundance mentality.  Not everyone has it and we all likely struggle with it at times.  Once you begin to realize that you don't need EVERY sale, EVERY loan, EVERY deal, EVERY whatever, you learn to take joy in what you have and to be truly happy for others' successes too.

When my brother and I were dabbling in rental property, there was a gentleman who already had many properties and was very successful.  One time, we both ended up being interested in the same house that was on the market.  He was so encouraged to see others getting out, hustling, and trying to make it, that he literally told me that if we wanted to buy it he would walk away.  While he didn't profit anything off that real estate deal, I can assure you he gained a tremendous amount of respect from me.

You don't have to hold others down for you to be successful.  When the tide rises, all boats float.
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