Hi there! This week’s story is going to be something simple but impactful.

Recently I asked for feedback on these emails I have been sending out to you.

I received generally positive responses. I was happy that I didn’t have to change what I was doing.

That was until someone said: “I find it difficult to read beyond the first few lines and your call to action is unclear”. My heart sank 💔. It was hard to hear despite good intentions.

I appreciated the feedback but was tempted to default to denial and defensiveness. Or worse, to take it as a sign that I did not have what it takes.

How can I move from defending to growing?

I know deep down I didn’t want to give up writing these so something had to change. It all happened very quickly in my head but these were voices:

You’ll notice from the point I reminded myself that this was important and stayed curious, it seem to have guided the rest of the voices that came after.

In the spirit of growing my muscle to receive feedback, tell me how you’re liking this:

Want to be a better version of yourself? And looking to

👉 stop comparing and lead life on your own terms?

👉 know that you are making the right decisions for you?

👉 hear the truth you need?

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