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Rising Through the Rough Patches of 2024

Kay Blair
3 min readDec 5, 2024

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Turning doubt into power when everyone forgets you’re a born winner.

What do you do when the applause stops? When the crowd that once screamed your name falls silent, and the people who swore they had your back seem to vanish into thin air? Worse yet, what if they’re now rooting for your downfall, acting like your winning days are over? Let’s get one thing straight – you’re still a born winner, and this rough patch isn’t the end of the story.

I know how it feels when life flips the script on you. When you’re used to winning, you don’t just carry success – you wear it. It becomes a part of who you are, the badge you flash to the world. But what happens when the streak ends? That’s when the whispers start. “Maybe they’ve peaked.” “Maybe they’re done.” It’s enough to make you question everything.

But let’s slow down for a second. You’ve been here before, haven’t you? You’ve faced challenges that felt insurmountable, and you came out on top every time. Why? Because winners don’t crumble under pressure – they adapt.

Jay-Z said it best in “Public Service Announcement”: “Allow me to reintroduce myself.” That’s the energy you need when people count you out. The world wants to forget who you are? Fine. Show them. Remind them. You’re still standing, still hustling, still ready to dominate.

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Kay Blair
Kay Blair

Written by Kay Blair

I write about Music, Culture, and Experiences.

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