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yourself. Use the envy method to figure out what you really want.
Works every time! It is one of the surest and best indicators for
figuring out what path to take in your career and life.
When you are green with envy, that is the green light to go
for it! Then you’ll discover that your envy suddenly morphs into
inspiration. Following is a sample “Envy” list:

PEOPLE I ENVY WHAT I WANT THAT THEY HAVE

1. Oprah Winfrey Great wealth and ability to influence others
2. Bill Clinton Charisma
3. Dalai Lama Peace/awareness/spirituality
4. Coaching colleague Bestselling author/fame
5. Tony Robbins Getting well compensated for a keynote
speech
6. Seminar leader Ability to change someone’s life with a
conversation

Now make your own list:

PEOPLE I ENVY WHAT I WANT THAT THEY HAVE

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