Comments on: Competition http://akstudioblog.com/competition/ Behind the Scenes of Alexandra Kaehler Design Wed, 24 Feb 2016 23:38:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6.1 By: Sharon@house58blog.com http://akstudioblog.com/competition/#comment-14764 Sharon@house58blog.com Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:39:59 +0000 http://akstudio.coreytenold.com/competition/#comment-14764 You are spot on. Loved this post.

]]> By: Sarah Engel http://akstudioblog.com/competition/#comment-14615 Sarah Engel Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:38:21 +0000 http://akstudio.coreytenold.com/competition/#comment-14615 great topic, and always on the brain. I am only competitive with myself as well – but I love to win. it’s an aspect that is necessary for my job (sales). but i have found that you can put your own unique style in ‘approach’. for instance, mine is relationship building, soft selling, consultative, strategic, and visionary. others are aggressive, shove it down your throat, disengenous etc.
the reality, people can be tough to deal with, and underneath they know it, in a services business it is important to have a process that is low friction, map out everything, every possibility, every snag in the plan that could come up – so that someone doesn’t say down the line – you didn’t tell me that. it will set people apart, and competition becomes a non-issue, because your style, process, and inspiration become the focus. i could talk for days about this. i have no don’t that it can feel like you ‘should’ be more competitive, but i feel that you are exactly where you ‘should’ be, because it’s your comfort level and makes you you…

]]> By: Sam [The Peak of Tres Chic] http://akstudioblog.com/competition/#comment-14601 Sam [The Peak of Tres Chic] Wed, 05 Jun 2013 01:31:26 +0000 http://akstudio.coreytenold.com/competition/#comment-14601 I completely love you for posting this!! When I first started blogging I was really concerned with my stats, how many followers I had, etc. But after awhile I realized how silly that was and that what really kept me blogging was simply my love for design. So it became more of a creative outlet and a place to share my thoughts/get opinions, etc. I worked for a designer as her assistant for a few months before going out on my own and she was crazzzzy competitive and protective. It was exhausting. I knew I never wanted to be like that. I am sure the Chicago market is good, and the Houston one is, too! There is more than enough work to go around. But I am like you- I can be hard on myself when I don’t meet my own expectations.

XOXO- you are fabulous and I love seeing your latest work!

]]> By: NYLON Girl http://akstudioblog.com/competition/#comment-14599 NYLON Girl Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:19:03 +0000 http://akstudio.coreytenold.com/competition/#comment-14599 I work in Investment Banking and sometimes I think the competition brings out the really nasty aspects of people. I tend to just try and be the best that I can be in my job and sometimes it’s other peoples meanness that truly brings out the worst in me. It’s really hard to not feel screwed over when people sabotage and do everything in their power to make you look bad. I try not to be that person, but I can’t say that I’ve always succeeded. Sometimes it gets the best of even the best people. I think it’s really inspiring to be someone who doesn’t feel threatened by their peers etc. So good job!

]]> By: Alison Dulaney http://akstudioblog.com/competition/#comment-14582 Alison Dulaney Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:50:27 +0000 http://akstudio.coreytenold.com/competition/#comment-14582 I definitely agree, I am at competition with myself all of the time. Great post!

]]> By: Jane http://akstudioblog.com/competition/#comment-14575 Jane Sun, 02 Jun 2013 14:43:36 +0000 http://akstudio.coreytenold.com/competition/#comment-14575 This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

]]> By: Chassity (Look Linger Love) http://akstudioblog.com/competition/#comment-14574 Chassity (Look Linger Love) Fri, 31 May 2013 19:03:01 +0000 http://akstudio.coreytenold.com/competition/#comment-14574 Interesting post for the end of the week, Alex! I can really only speak to blogging – and I don’t find it all that competitive. I think that bloggers want to help bloggers (when they can and have the time). Every single blog is so unique and personal and different, that they shouldn’t be competitive. One blogger’s success should be viewed as a all blogger’s success b/c ultimately it opens more doors for everyone. Don’t you think?

And you my dear keep rocking on in the interior field!! xoxo

]]> By: Capella Kincheloe Interior Design http://akstudioblog.com/competition/#comment-14573 Capella Kincheloe Interior Design Fri, 31 May 2013 14:10:51 +0000 http://akstudio.coreytenold.com/competition/#comment-14573 The world is becoming increasingly competitive as we no longer have to rely on each other for basic necessities and live in communities that are cooperative. But I think as humans it is in our best interest to be more cooperative than competitive and so I may feel the pull of competition I always try to express cooperation.

]]> By: Taylor http://akstudioblog.com/competition/#comment-14571 Taylor Fri, 31 May 2013 00:48:18 +0000 http://akstudio.coreytenold.com/competition/#comment-14571 kikis comment above is awesome. lets compete on who can get tanner this summer. deal? k, thanks.

http://itsthelittlethingsblog.blogspot.com

]]> By: Emily http://akstudioblog.com/competition/#comment-14570 Emily Thu, 30 May 2013 23:30:45 +0000 http://akstudio.coreytenold.com/competition/#comment-14570 I completely agree with you. I’m not competitive against others (often), but I am very critical of my success or things that I’ve done. I guess that can either be a good motivator or something that I should work into being more positive.

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