What I Learned About Work & Rest in 2024 (Part 2)
The fear of rejection was holding me back from where I'm supposed to go.
So, to catch you up in case you missed it…I started off 2024 with 3 goals that I (reluctantly) shared publicly.
Get physically stronger.
Improve my sales skills.
Live a more peaceful life.
On goal #1, I hit a home run, though my ballpark was pretty small, so I didn’t have to hit far. You can read about it here.
Goal #2 - Sales Skills
On goal #2, improving my sales skills, I’ve always told myself that I sucked at this. That I was an introvert and didn’t have the natural ability.
My fear of rejection was the dominant force in this area.
However, the fate of our Coffee with Champions (CwC) program entirely depended on my ability to conquer my fears.
And ultimately, I have…for the most part.
Results & Lessons Learned
Pain is a great motivator. I desperately wanted to work full-time in CwC, but I didn’t have enough clients to do this.
Knowledge is key…but sometimes it’s hidden.
You don’t know what you don’t know.
There is always an answer. Always.
Initially, you have to do things that don’t scale (Paul Graham).
I’m not unique. There are many others just like me. I had to find where they were being taught. In my case, I ran across some training by Y Combinator. This was life-changing for me.
You’ll stumble a lot in the beginning, but the goal is reps. Just keep getting your reps, and you’ll get stronger.
I ran across an article written about a successful entrepreneur. There was a line in it that I locked onto…”Sam’s superpower is being immune to rejection.” Oh my, this was my gold. I wanted this superpower. So, I have this pinned on my wall. I’ve made it my mantra.
Goal #3 - Live a More Peaceful Life
I’ll keep this one simple because it is.
My source of peace comes from my relationship with God. As I grow in understanding of that intimate relationship, I gain confidence.
And in that confidence, I find peace.
That I am ok.
That I am on the right path.
That I am accepted by Him…just as I am.