What fear of rejection keeps us from

Mar 29

Rejection hurts. No matter how it’s served. But a clear rejection is better than a fake promise.

Fear of rejection keeps us from doing the work that matters. We don’t take the shot because we don’t want it to get blocked. We don’t let our authentic selves show because someone might not vibe. We don’t ask for the biz because we don’t want to hear no.

Let’s cut to the chase:
❎ Your shot will get blocked
❎ Some people will not vibe with you
❎ You will not win every deal

There.
That’s the worst that can happen.

✅ Take the shot anyway
✅ Be real anyway
✅ Close the sale anyway

We miss 100% of the shots we don’t take.

In order to attract, you have to be willing to repel. You have to be okay with rejection. We can use our worst no’s to find our best yes’s. And I don't know about you, but I’d rather be someone’s shot of whiskey than everyone’s cup of tea.

Stacy Havener

Blue-collar girl from the Berkshires who combined a lot of grit with a little glitter to become a successful female entrepreneur in the investment world. Founder of Havener Capital, raising capital ($8B and counting), stomping glass ceilings, and shaking things up.