Say Yes to Yourself

Sherry Clayton Works

Yes

These inspirational words from Seth Godin will remind you that there are various reasons why people may tell you no,  but you can always say yes to yourself.”If you’re moving forward and moving fast, you’ve no doubt heard it:

People who look like you aren’t qualified to do this work.

Your resume is thin.

You don’t know the right people.

You’re too young to take this one on.

This isn’t for someone as cute as you.

The thing you failed at, all those years ago, that disqualifies you from this.

I don’t trust the ___s.

You live where?

We were hoping for someone younger.

I’m not sure you’re a good cultural fit.

You’re particularly overqualified to do this.

I once knew someone your age/race/demographic and they let me down.

I’ll get back to you.

Hear these lines too many times and you might begin to believe them.

Now, more than…

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