This is the first year my business really did “well” after 4 years of building and I have allowed myself to purchase some things that I have been putting off. I bought a new winter coat (my old one was 10 years old) and some new boots (my old boots had holes for two years now) and a new-to-me car (a three year old Mazda sedan). Nobody has said congratulations, I have only heard variations on “oh lucky you” and “look at mister moneybags.” I don’t fault then for it, I understand the feelings that crop up (envy, jealousy, etc) because I’ve felt them myself towards other people in my life who “made it”.
I already don’t talk with anybody except my SO about how things are going and now I’m kinda leaning towards not even letting people see the material fruits of my labor.
Appreciated!