Everyone’s sharing their wins, so here are my recent flops
Hey guys!
Everyone’s sharing their wins sooo… let’s talk flops.
I’d like to believe that these things happen in order to redirect me.
This made me think deeply about what defines the Popflex brand and who our customer really is.
Unfortunately I’ve always been and still am very critical of myself.
A simple question was asked that triggered a sadness deep within me and I couldn’t hold back my tears. I hate that I cried but I think I hate more that I felt ashamed of it afterwards.
I don’t like being told what I can or can’t do. But the truth is, the limit has to exist in order for this business to exist.
Just reaching a “sweet spot” where we’re not small enough that no one cares and not big enough that everyone’s scared.
Ugh. I can’t even begin to explain how low I felt after this. All I wanted was to genuinely connect with people who understood what I was going through. Growing a business can feel really lonely and depleting already but as a super empath, sometimes the feeling is unbearable. I wanted community. Friends even.
When I got the rejection email, it felt like someone was breaking up with me without giving a reason why. Was I not good enough? Did I do something wrong? Please someone tell me something. But no, they wouldn’t tell me anything.
It made me feel like I wasn’t worthy of being in their presence, like it was high school all over again and they saw me as some wannabe trying to join their popular group.
I hate that a part of me is still very damaged over this. But I’ll get over it. It’s just gonna take time.
Let’s be real. Wasting food is the biggest flop of all.
7 thoughts on “Everyone’s sharing their wins, so here are my recent flops”
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Cassey, I’ve followed you for so many years, and I just want you to know how much this one hit me. I’ve been going through my own season of rebuilding and honestly, so much of what you said about being hard on yourself, feeling things deeply, wanting connection, and sometimes just feeling completely overwhelmed by it all… I GET IT.
I’ve always loved your workouts and your calendars because I can meet myself where I’m at and go at my own pace. I actually woke up this morning thinking, “I think I’m ready to start working out again,” after being really hesitant for a long time.
So thank you for continuing to show the real stuff too. The wins are great, but sometimes it’s the messy, uncertain, “I’m figuring this shit out too” moments that make us feel the least alone. ❤️
Thank you for being and keeping it real ❤️
You’re so brave every single day because again and again you show up for yourself, the people around you, and the business you continue to put your all towards!
A book that has helped me a lot and I think it’d be worth your time (even if you just read a page a day 🙂 — “Worthy”
By Jamie Kern Lima
Thank you cassey to remind us its okay to not be okay, because there is always a flop and a win, its just life
Hi Cassey, I’m a longtime follower and first-time commenter on this blog.
Thank you so much for keeping it real and reminding us everybody has ups AND downs. To be honest, we need both to enjoy the beauty life has to offer us. 🙂 when I look at your downs, I see that they are all redirections. In the movie, Legally Blonde, we see Elle Woods get every “no” imaginable. Does she get sad? Yes. Does she let it get her down for long and give up? Yes, a few time. But did she keep fighting for what she believes in and what she believes others/the world needs? Hell no. When I see you, I see Elle. Have an amazing day Cassey. XOXO Aryanna
Thanks for sharing your flops, Cassey. Life is freaking hard sometimes. It’s encouraging to see you trying so hard even knowing the outcome might not be what you want. You got this, always <3
Oh girl you’re going through it and you’re still making it. Have a cup of tea and start putting the berries in the freezer. They are jerks for going bad too quickly
Cassie, I have followed you since your YouTube days! I’m 60, and rocking your designs as often as possible… I’ve even been told they aren’t age appropriate, but I don’t care! I have like 25 skorts, tanks, mock turtle necks tanks, t-shirts, bras, dresses, sweats and shorts… I love them all!!
Of course there are designs I don’t resonate with… bell bottoms because I remember that 70’s fashion statement… but I choose items that make me feel good!
I have introduced your clothes and workouts to my nieces… and they are fans too!!
Please, please, please know you are loved… for your fashion vision, as well as your pirates, and nutrition!!
You are loved!! By me, and millions of people all over the world!