“Nothing sharpens sight like envy.” These words by writer Thomas Fuller are proven true on a daily basis as we scroll through our social media feeds and compare our lives to others.

We see promotions, engagements, and new cars and wish our lives were as successful as everyone else’s.

Harold Coffin noted that “envy is the art of counting the other fellow’s blessings instead of your own.”

When you have the opportunity to be envious, I encourage you to, instead, be thankful that the other person has succeeded.

They overcame their own set of challenges to reach that victory. Know that your time will come. Keep a thankful heart year round—

for envy is deadly, and it will take you out. I’m Mac Hammond, and this is the Winner’s Minute.