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🔵✈️ She almost didn’t apply

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Hey Reader,

That moment we talked about last week – the pause of hesitation before applying – showed up for Manreet too.

When applying to win a fully funded trip to Egypt and attend the World Youth Forum, she assumed it would go to someone else.

Someone more experienced.
Someone more confident.
Someone who had done this before.

So she hesitated.

Reread the requirements. Almost closed the tab.

Eventually, she submitted anyway.

“At first, I was skeptical - there's no way that I could ever win one of these! Then I won a free trip to EGYPT! I attended the World Youth Forum and spent time in the beautiful city of Sharm El-Sheikh." – Manreet, 24

Weeks later, she was in Egypt.

Travel fully covered.

Surrounded by incredible people from around the world.

What stood out wasn’t just the destination, though.

It was what changed for her afterward.

"I have gained so much confidence in applying to just about everything." – Manreet, 24

We hear this pattern often.

Sometimes confidence shows up after action, not before it.

You don't need a 10/10 level of confidence to apply. You just need 3 seconds of courage and to hit submit anyways.

People who apply while unsure tend to walk away differently — regardless of the outcome.

They stop seeing opportunities as something meant for “other people.”

They see what's possible when you give yourself a chance.

Stories like Manreet’s surface again and again when people have clarity, support, and accountability around the process.

Next week, we’ll talk about why so many people stall long before they ever reach the submit button.

– The SeekPTO Team 🔵✈️


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The Exit Row

A monthly newsletter for women chasing a big, bold life. Every issue leads with one story, one lesson, and curated resources across travel, lifestyle, career, and every other corner of your dream life.