Dealing with Disappointment, Defeat, and Set-Backs

“NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!” I was CRUSHED.

That girl… you know the type… with hundreds of thousands of followers… an epic, perfectly styled brand, perfect IG photo… millions in revenue…

She did the ONE thing that was sure to wreck me.

She created the SAME ONLINE course as me.

I had worked for months, poured my heart and soul into it. I was a first mover. It was my BEST WORK. I had already launched and done super well. This was what my market was screaming for — and not even 30 days later….

SHE STEALS MY IDEA. (Haha, as if she knows who I am right)

My mind starts screaming:

You’re over with.

Old news.

NO one will want your course when they can buy HERS.

You wasted your time.

You are an imposter.
She is better than you…

Tears.

Anger.
Sadness.
Defeat.

IG POST

WAIT. I STOPPED MYSELF. What the heck is happening? Who am I and why am I steering into someone else’s lane? Who has taken control of my brain?

The enemy.

He LOVES comparison.

He LOVES discouragement.

He LOVES when we question our worth.

It’s his chance to sneak in and steer us down HATE lane.

Not today SATAN. Not today.

I reminded myself, this world has PLENTY to go around. God is in control of who wants to work with me and who doesn’t. He will bring me the women that I am meant to touch, and teach.

I allowed myself 15 minutes to wallow because let’s get real. Disappointments and business let downs HURT and we are entitled to feel.

Next? I phoned a friend. Not just any friend… THE friend.
@selflovewithstephanie, my soul sis.

She confirmed what I already knew. No one’s trainings, courses, or coaching are the same as yours. You are unique and your tribe will want to work with you regardless of what else is out there. Hearing someone else say it somehow made everything seem okay.

I prayed for that super successful girl & her course.
I prayed that this perceived setback could be a growth opportunity and I gave it back to God. All of it.

Just like that.

In 30 minutes I had worked through a debilitating business blow (or so I thought).

I want to talk you through how you can do the EXACT same thing in your life and business on today’s podcast episode. There are simple steps and mindset shifts I have learned that keep me faithful, trusting, and moving forward.

I’ll meet you there.

P.S. Have you ever experienced a business blow? Share below + how you navigated them!

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