08/05/2026
Every creative has lived this moment 🥲
Client says “it’s a bit out of our budget” and you’re like “no worries at all, totally understand!”
Inside you’re spiralling into a 10/10 existential crisis wondering if you should just go work at a cafe and call it a day 😩🫠
Hearing “we went in a different direction” stings...even when you KNOW your work is worth it.
If you’re not careful, you start telling yourself...
“Maybe I am too expensive.”
“Maybe I’m not as good as I think I am.”
“The economy IS screwed, AI is replacing me and I’m ABSOLUTELY doomed. Doomed I tell ya!!!”
Imma stop you righhhht there...
Coz a client rejecting your proposal is not a reflection of your value or your worth as a human.
It’s a reflection of their budget, their priorities, or their understanding of what great work actually costs.
And sometimes...it’s just not the right fit. That’s cool.
So please, don’t let a “no” make it mean something about yourself. It’s normal, you’re not doomed and oh my goodness please don’t discount (!!!)
Share this with a creative who needs to hear it today 🙋♀️