Envy is a symptom of lack of appreciation of our own uniqueness and self worth. Each of us has something to give that no one else has.
So back in December I lost a friend because she can't handle some business competition. Its a sad loss and I also lost my coach. Its May now and I've started to accept it. I see her at the gym and we exchange the normal pleasantries, and then when I was least expecting it, during an appointment with my beautician, she tells me that my business cards have gone missing and being replaced my another coaches' business cards. When I looked they were the cards of my coach. We're not sure whether they were swapped by my coach or her beautician as a favour and I can't prove anything, but I have my suspicions and I am learning to trust my instincts.
It has made me angry and I am feeling emotions that I don't want to feel.
I've not removed her cards. I wouldn't stoop to that level. I want to confront her, but not only do I have no proof, I am concerned this will just escalate the situation.
It has of course made me all the more determined to succeed.
Ouch. That's low. But, given your previous experience, probably only to be expected. I think you should get your cards into every OTHER beautician/salon/hairdresser in the area. Swamp her out. Be NICE about it! Don't ever stoop to her level or be derogatory about her - ever - to anyone. What goes around comes around and, on current form, she'll end up getting the reputation she obviously deserves. I'm sure there's room for the two of you to peacefully co-exist but seeing as she doesn't see that... she's pretty much decided your course of action for you. It may take a while but customers will come to realise who they would rather use. This is just a battle, it's winning the war that counts. And if you'd like some - ahem - strategy ideas let me know. I'd be happy to help. FBX M
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