Rejection Means I’m Not a Good Writer: Episode 17

My guest this week is Troy Thompson, a writer who experienced self doubt that will be familiar to anyone who has ever taken their work, creative or otherwise, to someone else for approval or acceptance. Troy recently  finished a memoir about his childhood. His inner critic, who he calls the sculptor, has a starring role both in the book and in this conversation. You’ll hear us trace that voice as it shows up during the publishing process, saying “rejection means you’re not a good writer”. Together, we question that concept to see if what the voice says is really true.If this conversation resonates with you, see if you can find your own “sculptor” - the voice of past conditioning that tells you that rejection means something bad about you or your work. When it speaks up, you might pause and ask: is it true?Please share this episode with anyone who experiences rejection in their work, and if you’re enjoying the podcast, hit subscribe - it’s the best way to let me know you want more of these conversations. ****Your Thoughts at Work is a podcast where we explore the beliefs that quietly shape our experience of work, and sometimes, our whole identity. Each episode features a guest - often anonymous - working through a painful or limiting belief using a method of self-inquiry called The Work of Byron Katie. You can learn more about this powerful method at ⁠⁠thework.com⁠⁠.Click here (https://a.co/d/ffSYRAP) for information on Troy's memoir, The Nostalgia of Trauma. To be a guest on my podcast, or find out how I can support you or your team with work related stress, go to selfinquiry.ca to connect or email me directly at [email protected].