Many years ago, I had an idea.

I wanted to share wisdom in a way that could truly connect, entertain, and help people grow. I was motivated and full of energy, but I had no platform, no audience, and no credibility in the space I was trying to enter.

I pitched ideas to 30 (or more!) online media companies, and every single one of them rejected me. 

I didn’t get a single phone call or a single interview. I was told a variety of things: that I was too old, that I needed a media degree, that I had to wait for the “right time”…

It would have been easy for me to stop there and give up pursuing my passion. 

But I didn’t.

I decided to start creating my own videos. I taught myself how to edit, learned how to use social media, and put my energy into producing something that felt meaningful. Only when I invested in my own work and passions, did people start paying attention. 

Rejection taught me that the world won’t automatically give you permission. If you have a calling, it’s your responsibility to show up, do the work, and create the impact you want to make.

So, if you’re facing rejection, ask yourself:

  • Have I explored every option?

  • Can I invest more (time, energy, effort) into my vision?

  • Am I willing to try something new?

Rejection isn’t the end. It’s the moment you double down on your craft and start creating the work you believe in.

With love,
Jay ♥️

On Purpose

Last Friday on On Purpose, I spoke about navigating the quiet devastation of heartbreak. I explained that breakups don’t just hurt emotionally, they activate the same neural pathways as physical pain and withdrawal. I reframed the end of a relationship not simply as losing a person, but as losing a future you imagined, the routines your nervous system depended on, and the version of yourself that existed within that bond.

Listen on:

Today’s Wiser Choice

Try This: Think about one idea, project, or dream you’ve been holding back on because you’re waiting for approval, validation, or the “right moment”.

Take a few minutes today to write down one small step you can take to move that idea forward. Not the perfect step. Just the next one.

  • Maybe it’s recording the first video.

  • Maybe it’s writing the first page.

  • Maybe it’s sharing your work with five people instead of five thousand.

The goal isn’t to wait until someone else believes in your idea. The goal is to act like it’s already worth building.

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