Mesh credits much of his career success in the investment and media fields to feeling like an underdog who needs to prove himself. But he also recognizes this outlook has come at a great cost. Stevon helps us understand trigger responses to rejection, and offers tips for how to avoid taking things personally.

Stevon Lewis is a licensed psychotherapist and coach. Learn more about his work here. If you loved this episode, be sure to listen to to-achievers.simplecast.com/episodes/feeling-pressure-to-catch-up">Feeling Pressured to "Catch Up" and to-achievers.simplecast.com/episodes/learning-to-trust-your-instincts">Learning to Trust Your Instincts.

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