The First "No"

I needed to write this while I was raw. I sent in my first polished manuscript in December, and I received my first "no" today. It was short. It was polite. It was a no.

I had to document this. It's a part of the journey. Right now, I must remember everything I have learned over the years. James Clear, Ryan Holiday, Jay Shetty, Mel Robbins, Brené Brown (too many to list)… what have they taught me?

It's not about the rejection, is it? It's my behavior and ACTION that follows. This right here- is me holding myself accountable. So I will have something beautiful to look back on. When the journey isn't such a struggle, and when I can say, "Remember when I got my first no?"

 Thank you. Thank you for driving me further down the path. Thank you for giving me my first reason to fight. And above all, I remember that I GET to write these words right now, and I GET to work on making my life's dream come true. Thank you for my first no......one of many more to come. 

Happy Writing. -CAB