In 2022, while working in sales for a national payroll company, something weird happened that changed my life forever.
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Even though I was relatively new to the company, I had built a really good reputation for myself.
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So good, in fact, that they tapped me on the shoulder to present to 300 people on how to use video in sales.
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I felt that I had earned the right to start applying for promotions.
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But I did 7 interviews. 7 final rounds. 7rejections. 😢

The last rejection hit the hardest because it was the job I wanted most.

It was in sales enablement, creating new and innovative programs for the sales team. It would have been right up my alley, and my skills were perfect for it.

I remember sitting there after that final "no" thinking: What the hell is wrong with me?

But that thought faded fast.

I realized that those seven rejections weren't punishment. That God had a different plan for me.

Every closed door was Him pushing me toward my little side hustle. The thing I was really good at. The thing that felt natural.

Helping people make content.

Those rejections forced me to bet on myself instead of waiting for someone else to bet on me.

Now I'm sitting here this morning looking back at what I've done in 2025.

• I had my best financial year ever. (even with less than half the organic reach I had last year)
• I have 26 recurring clients who trust me with their content. (some who have been with me over a year)
• I did more date nights with Lissette and spent more time with the kids than in any other year.

None of that happens if I get any of those jobs!

Sometimes the thing that feels like your biggest failure is actually life course-correcting you toward your biggest success.

The doors that don't open aren't meant to. They're protecting you from settling for less than what you're capable of building.

Does this resonate?

If you're facing rejection right now - from jobs, clients, opportunities - and wondering what's wrong with you, hit reply.

Maybe nothing's wrong.

Maybe God is just redirecting toward something better.

Happy New Year!
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Much Love,
Coach D ✌️
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PS. Here are some of my favorite memories from 2025.

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