Most of us treat rejection like a dead end. When a client says no, a pitch gets ignored, or a proposal falls through, we take it as a personal critique of our talent. We shrink back into our comfort zones, waiting weeks before we dare to try again. But avoiding rejection isn't a sign that you’re doing well—it’s proof that your goals are simply too small for your potential. If your record is "perfect," it just means you are playing in a tier that is way below your weight class. High-vibe growth requires you to track a completely different number: your Rejection Metric . Instead of setting a goal to get 3 clients, set a goal to collect 20 "no's." When you make rejection the actual target, the psychological fear completely vanishes. A "no" stops being a failure and becomes a necessary point on your scoreboard. Flipping this switch changes your momentum entirely. You start sending the emails, launching the prototypes, and pitching the big brands because you aren't protecting an fragile ego anymore—you’re playing a volume game. You realize that the distance between you and your dream life isn't a lack of talent; it's just a stack of unread pitches. Every major success is built on a mountain of ignored messages. Stop trying to be liked by everyone and start trying to test the limits of what is possible for you. Collect your rejections with pride, keep your standards high, and watch how fast the right "yes" finds you.
