Setbacks. We all face them, and honestly—they hurt. They shake our confidence, make us question our skills, and sometimes even make us wonder why we’re on this path in the first place. I’ve been there more times than I can count. In my freelancing journey, I’ve had projects I thought were sure things fall through, clients go silent, or work I depended on suddenly vanish. At first, it felt like a punch in the gut every time. I’d ask myself, “Am I doing something wrong? Am I not good enough?” But over time, I started noticing a pattern. Each setback wasn’t just a roadblock—it was a lesson. Losing a client taught me the importance of diversifying my work. A rejected proposal pushed me to rethink how I present myself. Even when projects were delayed or canceled, I learned patience and adaptability. The same goes for my training work. Not every session goes perfectly. Sometimes participants aren’t engaged, or I stumble over a lesson plan. At first, it feels discouraging. But those mome...
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