Rejection and Failure Are Just Stories with Jamil Sayegh

Could the fears holding you back be nothing more than reflections of your own beliefs? In this powerful episode, Dr. Jamil Sayegh challenges listeners to reconsider the stories they tell themselves about fear, rejection, failure, and identity. Through vivid analogies — like the shadow monster created by a teddy bear — and introspective exercises, he explores the significance of commitment, intentional living, and future-focused thinking. With insights on performance, transitions, and emotional awareness, Jamil offers a roadmap for choosing growth over limitation.   [00:01 - 06:00] The Monster Isn't Real Why our interpretations of reality can create unnecessary fear. The significance of pausing to examine the meaning we assign to events. What happens when we shift our perspective from fear to understanding.   [06:01 - 12:35] Three Words to Live By The importance of choosing three words that define how you want to be remembered. Why living by those words daily brings deeper alignment. What happens when intention becomes habit.   [12:36 - 18:28] The Power of Commitment The difference between interest and commitment, and why it matters. What low-commitment language reveals about your mindset. The importance of “throwing your hat over the wall” to force personal breakthroughs.   [18:29 - 24:42] Failure and Rejection Aren’t Real Why rejection is simply a story we create about someone else's “no.” The importance of redefining failure as feedback. What fear reveals about your willingness to try again.   [24:43- 31:45] Be the Future You Now Why creating your future based on your past limits growth. The significance of showing up today as the version of yourself you aim to become. How performance necessity — knowing who’s counting on you — fuels sustained motivation.   Connect with Jamil:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jamil-sayegh-402aa416b/   Key Quotes:   “Failure to commit is the high cost of low living.” - Dr. Jamil Sayegh   “You don't become the future version of you by waiting for it. You become it by being it now.” - Dr. Jamil Sayegh   Visit sponsorcloud.io/contact today and unlock $2,000 of free services exclusively for REI Rocks community members! Get automated syndication and investor relationship management tools to save time and money. Mention your part of the REI Rocks community for exclusive offers. Help make affordable, low-cost education summits possible. Check out Sponsor Cloud today!