Chapter 1: Embracing the Challenge

Today, I embarked on a new journey. I decided to embrace the possibility of rejection.

For a long time, I convinced myself that writing on Medium was not equivalent to freelancing. I believed that no professional editor would regard Medium writers as serious contributors. This notion was purely a fabrication of my mind. The reality is that I have no concrete evidence to support that belief.

One internet commenter once remarked, "They call it Medium because it's neither rare nor well done." He probably spends his time in his parents' basement managing an anime-themed Discord server, but his negativity lingered in my thoughts.

Throwing Caution to the Wind

I decided to set aside my fears this morning and submitted my resume along with a cover letter. I do not have high expectations for this application—I might hear back, or perhaps I won't. The crucial aspect is that I took the initiative to put myself out there.

Hiding Behind the Starting Line

Throughout my professional life, I've battled with feelings of inadequacy. I questioned my capabilities to manage a team, lead a kitchen, or teach English. These limiting beliefs paralyzed me from taking calculated risks in my career. Each time I hesitated, I was mistaken.

What once seemed like overwhelming challenges in the restaurant industry transformed into manageable tasks as I gained experience. Inventory lists and lesson plans that once felt daunting became straightforward once I stepped up and accepted those responsibilities.

Taking the Leap

Is there something in your life you aspire to achieve but feel held back by self-doubt? Start small, just as I did. Prepare yourself for the possibility of rejection. In the worst-case scenario, they decline your proposal. However, the silver lining is that you will have progressed beyond where you were before, gaining valuable insights from the experience.

Wish Me Luck

I invite you to share in the comments if there's a goal you're hesitating to pursue. Let me be the voice that encourages you to take that risk. A little luck in my direction wouldn't hurt either!

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Chapter 2: Insights from Others

The first video, Taking the Leap: A Journey from Corporate to Freedom, offers valuable perspectives on transitioning from a traditional job to a freelance career. It highlights the importance of overcoming fears and taking actionable steps.

The second video, Taking the Leap from Employee to Entrepreneur, provides inspiring stories from those who have made the jump into entrepreneurship, encouraging viewers to confront their own doubts.