How I Work The moment that changed how Holly Wainwright sees ambition
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Oct 22, 2025 Holly Wainwright, bestselling author and co-host of Mamamia Out Loud, explores the powerful role of jealousy in defining ambition. She shares a pivotal moment when she felt envy toward a friend's success, revealing how those feelings can illuminate our true desires. Holly discusses the fine line between ambition and competition, emphasizing how the right mindset can propel creativity. She also offers practical tips to manage envy, focusing on gratitude and self-reflection to stay grounded.
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Jealousy Revealed Hidden Ambition
- Holly Wainwright described becoming intensely jealous of her younger co-host Jessie's breakout book success.
- The jealousy disrupted her sleep and made her confront hidden ambitions as a writer.
Name And Discuss Uncomfortable Feelings
- Holly recommends naming uncomfortable feelings and discussing them honestly with trusted people.
- She spoke about the jealousy with Jessie and workshopped it publicly to diffuse its power.
Jealousy As A Desire Signpost
- Holly realised jealousy points directly to what you secretly want.
- She uses that recognition to reshuffle priorities and be bolder about goals.
