Just as the most important part of a picture is the frame, so too is the most important part of a business person the personal brand. The frame is how the world views an artist’s picture; the personal brand is how the world views the efforts of a person. And yet so many neglect theirs everyday.

The fear of failure is toxic because it holds us back from doing great things. If you want to think creatively, you must get past this fear. The fear of failing often causes failure itself; it’s a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Envy is the enemy of creativity. When a person lets himself be consumed by envy, he becomes afraid to think up and share creative ideas. This envy starts with pride in oneself and ends in corporate failure. Luckily, there are steps we can all take to keep envy at bay and recognize the creative ideas of others.