Live For Yourself, Not For Others

April 30, 2025

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Today at a Glance:

  • Bullet proof mindset

  • Reality of competition

  • You should be setting rejection goals

  • It’s okay to feel okay

  • On a lighter note

Live for yourself, not for others

Most of us get stuck trying to please others and slowly lose our own voice. This video shows how to rebuild your mental strength and live true to yourself again.

Reality of competition

Loved this breakdown on competition by Shaan Puri.

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An article every dream chaser should read – You Should Be Setting Rejection Goals

Journalist Jillian Anthony did something most of us avoid. She set out to get rejected on purpose.

Why?

Because fearing rejection was keeping her stuck.

Not just in her career, but in her sense of self-worth and possibility.

A few of my favorite takeaways:

1. Set weekly rejection targets

“Decide how many pitches, applications, or proposals you’ll send each week. Track how many get a response, not just how many succeed.”

2. Use rejection data to refine your message

“Instead of seeing each no as a dead end, look for patterns. Are your emails too long? Are you targeting the right audience? Adjust and improve.”

3. Separate your self-worth from the outcome

“One no doesn’t mean you’re unworthy. It often just means wrong timing or wrong fit. Stay objective, not emotional.”

4. Journal every rejection

“Write down what you tried, what happened, and what you learned. This builds clarity and makes rejection feel less personal over time.”

5. Remember that confidence comes after action

“You don’t become fearless before trying. You try, get rejected, recover, and realize you’re still standing. That’s what builds real courage.”

Read the full article and send it to someone who needs a push to start trying again.

It’s okay to feel okay

I felt this.

When you've been hurt for a long time, it’s hard to believe good things can happen to you.

Even when life gets better, part of you keeps waiting for something to go wrong.

It’s not your fault. It’s just how your brain learned to protect you.

“Don’t downplay the win. Let the good stuff count, even if it feels small. It adds up.”

Eat well. Sleep enough. Spend time with people who get you. Make room for fun.

Life doesn’t have to be intense to be meaningful.

You’re allowed to feel okay. Even happy. Let it happen.

On a lighter note

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