Not knowing how to pay rent

I remember logging into RBC online banking…

And seeing $150 CAD.

Wondering how I would pay rent.

I had just received 3 rejection emails.

“We’re going to pass.”

“We don’t need a speaker.”

“Please stop contacting us.”

Each one hurt a bit more than the last.

For 2 reasons.

1. I had a message I really thought would help.

2. I really needed to money.

There was this duality to my situation.

On the one hand, I wanted to make an impact.

On the other, I needed an income.

It was honestly pretty tough to focus on both as the same time.

Over time, I learned more about both.

I got better at delivering the message.

And learned how to monetize it.

More stages. More impact.

More gigs. More income.

Now, If you told me 7 years ago…

That kid struggling to get by,

Would be speaking to the leaders of every major bank…

I would have said “You’re crazy.”

Mostly because I didn’t think I had that kind of value.

Until I did.

Rep after rep after rep.

It was a truly surreal experience having JPM Chase, RBC, Wells Fargo, CIBC and countless other major banks in the room this past week.

It was a really special day.

We talked about not only showing up with confidence,

BUT ALSO

How we can inspire confidence in others.

Something I desperately needed all those years ago.

No matter where you are today, Keep going for it.

Your current circumstance does not dictate what you can create tomorrow.

Your future is as big as you want it to be.

Your vision can only limited by YOU.

Have the belief that you can create your wildest dreams.

Because eventually, You will.

Happy Thursday everyone!

Your friend,

Juan Bendaña | Keynote Speaker

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