Jerry, an exited founder building again, sent me this after his 100th rejection. I’ve faced my own wall of no’s (try raising a venture fund in 2023), so I get it: rejection wears on you, and we need to be reminded to keep getting up. But what I love about this line is the deeper truth beneath it. Showing up is essential, but so is preparation. If you enter the ring without doing the work, you’re in for an ass kicking. Preparation and showing up won’t guarantee a victory, but they get you in the fight.