Public builder log

100 Days of Rejection

Daily outreach, writing, asking, and shipping reps.

Active challengeStarted July 5, 2026Day 3/100

Day 0/100

Fear: Fear of visibility and public judgment
Did: Recorded and published my first face video sharing my fear, what I did, how I overcame it, and what I learned.
Overcame: Published despite worrying about hate, criticism, and rejection.
Learned: Courage isn't feeling confident. It's pressing Publish before confidence arrives.

Fear: Reaching out to successful founders
Did: Sent personalized messages to founders, asked genuine questions, and started conversations to learn from their experience.
Overcame: Some didn't reply. Some responded and shared valuable insights about building AI products and production workflows.
Learned: It's a numbers game. Don't expect anything in return. Be genuine, ask thoughtful questions, and keep learning.

Fear: Being told I'm not experienced enough
Did: Reached out to podcasters, DevRel professionals, and product builders I admire. Shared what I've built, what I'm learning, and asked to connect.
Overcame: Most didn't reply. One did. Naman invited me for a 30-minute conversation to discuss AI, product building, and career growth.
Learned: You don't need to be 100% ready. Don't reject yourself before someone else has the chance to say yes or no. Just ask with genuine curiosity.