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Unsubscribers, Dreams & Goodbye Kisses

June 23, 2022December 21, 2022 10 comments
Unsubscribers, Dreams & Goodbye Kisses

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“Unsubscribers, critics and naysayers are a gift. Say a mental thanks to them for saving you the job of working out who your right people are. Then go out and do everything in your power to woo the people who matter.”

~Bernadette Jiwa

You start the year with big dreams.

You start the week with many ideas about how to change the world.

You start the day with your list of things to get done, create, and make happen.

And then….

Out of nowhere.

You get that first bad experience.

That first unsubscribe.

That first complaint.

That first hater.

And your world crumbles right before your very eyes.

You’re shocked and angry and immediately go on the defensive.

But most of all, you’re hurt.

You start to question everything:

Your worth.

Your value.

Your purpose in the world.

Your dream.

Your confidence is just…gone.

Because even with the attagirl’s

and the glowing reviews

and the social media love

You can only think about

That first unsubscribe.

That first complaint.

That first hater.

And you curl up into a ball

because your world has been shaken

and will never be right again.

Have you been there? I sure have.

And I hope that we keep going.

That you keep going.

Because you are worthy.

Because your dream is important.

Because you will change the world.

And that unsubscribe and that complaint and that hater? 

Shed a tear, light a candle, drink it out and then see if there is anything you can learn from the experience.

But if not, don’t let them derail your dream. 

Wish them the best and kiss them goodbye.  

Because they were never your right people in the first place.

There are people out there who will love and cherish you for being you.

Freckles and all. 

And you will change THEIR world.

And at the end of the day, that’s all that matters.

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10 comments

  1. Isabelle says:
    January 24, 2013 at 7:49 am

    I love this. Hope you’re feeling better, I love your enthusiasm and energy. As an online biz girl, you’re inspiring for me, and many others I’m sure. Thank you!!

    Reply
    1. Jessica Williams says:
      January 24, 2013 at 7:54 am

      Hi Isabelle, awww you’re so sweet. I am feeling a little bit better – thank you! Being an entrepreneur is tough but it is so worth it. Let me know if I can do anything to help you!

      Reply
  2. Shenee Howard says:
    January 24, 2013 at 8:10 am

    This is AMAZING! Everyone goes through this at one time or another and you dealt with it beautifully!

    Reply
    1. Jessica Williams says:
      January 24, 2013 at 8:14 am

      Thank you Shenee! It is definitely a hard thing to go through but it makes you stronger and better!

      Reply
  3. Chantelle Adams says:
    January 24, 2013 at 8:53 am

    So very true… A needed reminder and beautifully written:)

    Reply
    1. Jessica Williams says:
      January 24, 2013 at 9:02 am

      Thank you Chantelle!

      Reply
  4. Tiffany C Harrison says:
    January 24, 2013 at 9:28 am

    A bit of grace goes a long way, doesn’t it. Dealing with the “un’s” are tough–we’ve all been there. You handled it beautifully.

    Reply
    1. Jessica Williams says:
      January 24, 2013 at 9:31 am

      Thank you so much Tiffany. And that’s exactly what I wanted to put out there: grace. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Jennifer says:
    January 24, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    Totally hear you… certain biz disappointments are momentarily handicapping for me… Love that you directed your disappointment this way. Here’s to making space for even better!

    Reply
    1. Jessica Williams says:
      January 25, 2013 at 5:10 am

      Thanks Jennifer! I know exactly what you mean.

      Reply

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