I really believe it’s dangerous if we don’t call failure by its name. What do you think?

Filling you in on two of the TEDx conferences I heard back from over the last few days. How I’m dealing with rejection and why I feel like a bird stuck on a porch when the door is wide open.

More reflections on the first application to be declined and a summary of what I’ve learned in my first 9 interviews on failure. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts

Ok of the 9 TEDx conferences I’ve applied to, I just got my first rejection.

And it doesn’t feel good. I’m processing out loud with y’all here in real-time. It does feel like a kick in the gut even though I know it’s a part of the process. I’m also talking about how failure is a part of distilling down to the true essence of things.

On this TEDx Application Journey around my big idea of “Failure is a sacred rite”. Something coming up loud and clear for me in the first three interviews is...
1) Build in time for failure in your life, and projects
2) Community is critical What would you add?