How I’m Using Envy As A Creative Tool!
The Envy Trap
Within my awkward college years, my roommate and that i had what I’ll call a “style crush” on our classmates. She was (but still is) elegant, poised, and it has the perfect sheath dress and blazer combination for just about any occasion. My roommate and that i processed our feelings of envy over beers at our local bar-how did she look so excellent constantly?
We'd shop together, supporting clothes and asking “would X put on this?” When the answer was yes, then we’d purchase it. I'll credit this phase for that awesome interview outfit that helped land me my which you may from college. But, it soon grew to become an adverse comparison trap: I started to complete everything I possibly could to mimic this woman’s style. (You know what I did not do? Really become familiar with...