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How do you handle a rival or competitor?
Edison let his fear of losing drive him to extreme, cruel, and dishonest tactics. It hurt his reputation in the long run. Tesla ignored the competition and focused purely on the work, but he failed to protect his business interests. A healthy balance is key: focus on your own growth without resorting to dirty tricks to tear others down.
Action
The next time you feel envious of a rival, list three things you genuinely admire about their work, and use that to push your own standards higher.
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