{"id":33744,"date":"2025-07-13T09:00:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T07:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/humandesign-berufsberatung.de\/i-really-fell-flat-on-my-face\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T12:46:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T11:46:37","slug":"i-really-fell-flat-on-my-face","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/humandesign-berufsberatung.de\/en\/i-really-fell-flat-on-my-face\/","title":{"rendered":"I really fell flat on my face\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"false\">Hello,<\/p>\n<p class=\"false\" data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"268\">yes, I fell flat on my face.<\/p>\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n<p>Simply because I ignored my <strong>strategy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As a Generator, my strategy is: <strong class=\"false\" data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"374\">to respond to life.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This applies to all Generators and MGs.<\/p>\n<p>In detail, you could also say:<\/p>\n<p><em>I wait for life\u2019s offers and questions and pay attention to what matches my vitality.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"false\" data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"439\">And what did I do?<\/p>\n<p>You can probably guess.<\/p>\n<p>I have <strong class=\"false\" data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"495\">initiated. I did not respond. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"false\" data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"495\">The story behind it:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ich liebe es zu schreiben.<br class=\"false\" data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"562\">My <a href=\"https:\/\/humandesign-berufsberatung.de\/en\/blog\/\">Human Design blog<\/a> is among the most widely read in Germany.<\/p>\n<p>One morning \u2013 I\u2019m in the office, coffee, good mood.<br \/>And then I get this <em>glorious<\/em> idea:<br class=\"false\" data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"713\">I\u2019ll write an article for a well-known magazine in the field of spirituality and science.<\/p>\n<p class=\"false\" data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"860\">So I write to them\u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"false\" data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"966\">The answer? Super friendly.<br class=\"false\" data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"889\">The topic of the next issue: <em>New Work<\/em>.<br class=\"false\" data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"931\">And according to the editors, my topic fits perfectly. <\/p>\n<p class=\"false\" data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1149\">I start typing.<br class=\"false\" data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"984\">Defy the procrastination demons.<br class=\"false\" data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1019\">Even dislocate my finger while playing football.<br class=\"false\" data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1060\">Still, I keep writing. With one hand.<br class=\"false\" data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1104\">24,000 characters. Done, one day before the deadline.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"false\" data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1220\">My girlfriend reads the text.<br class=\"false\" data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1184\">Critical. But even she says: Really worth reading! <\/p>\n<p class=\"false\" data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1246\">So I send it off.<\/p>\n<p class=\"false\" data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1335\">A week later, the reply comes:<br class=\"false\" data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1287\"><em>Thank you, the article has arrived safely! How many copies of the issue would you like us to send you? <br \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"false\" data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1352\">And I write 7, and I\u2019m as happy as a little kid.<\/p>\n<p class=\"false\" data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1438\">A week later \u2013 another email.<br class=\"false\" data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1383\">I open it. <strong>And my face drops.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"false\"><em class=\"false\">Dear Mr. Waaden,<\/em><em class=\"false\"> <\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"false\"><em class=\"false\">Once again, thank you very much for submitting your article. The editorial team has now reviewed several contributions on this topic. <\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"false\"><em class=\"false\">Unfortunately, we must inform you that your article was not selected for the upcoming issue.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"false\"><em class=\"false\">Of course, you are free to submit the article to another medium.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"false\"><em class=\"false\">Best regards<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"false\" data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1670\"><strong>Boom. Rejected. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"false\" data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1750\">And my first thought was\u2026<br \/><em>That a**hole\u2026! (Sorry, but that\u2019s how it was) <\/em><\/p>\n<p>And my second thought:<br \/>\n  <em>Thomas, you really should have seen that coming.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"false\" data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1801\">Because I didn\u2019t respond to life.<br class=\"false\" data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1779\"><br \/>\n  <strong>I initiated to the highest degree.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"false\" data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1829\"><strong>Why am I telling you this?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"false\" data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1962\">Not because I want pity (okay&#8230; maybe just a tiny bit \ud83d\ude09).<\/p>\n<p>But because I want to give you an honest example.<\/p>\n<p>This is what it feels like when you live <strong class=\"false\" data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2024\">against your strategy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Does that mean you, as a <a href=\"https:\/\/humandesign-berufsberatung.de\/en\/human-design-generator-carrer\/\">Generator<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/humandesign-berufsberatung.de\/en\/manifesting-generator-careers\/\">MG<\/a>, are never allowed to initiate?<br class=\"false\" data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2080\">No.<\/p>\n<p>But it does mean:<br class=\"false\" data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2104\">When you initiate, it has to come <strong class=\"false\" data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2158\">from a response<\/strong>.<br class=\"false\" data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2162\">Not from the mind.<\/p>\n<p><em class=\"false\">Wait for life\u2019s offers and questions!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And you?<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever acted against your strategy \u2013<br \/>and regretted it in the end?<\/p>\n<p>Then share your story with me.<br class=\"false\" data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2287\">I want to hear it and learn from you.<br class=\"false\" data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2308\">No matter what <a href=\"https:\/\/humandesign-berufsberatung.de\/en\/the-5-human-design-types-at-work\/\">Human Design Type<\/a> you are.<\/p>\n<p>I love these real stories.<\/p>\n<p>By the way: <a href=\"https:\/\/humandesign-berufsberatung.de\/en\/vocation-instead-of-functioning\/\">The article<\/a> has now landed on my <a href=\"https:\/\/humandesign-berufsberatung.de\/en\/blog\/\">blog<\/a>.<br class=\"false\" data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2487\">Maybe that\u2019s exactly where it belongs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"false\">And who knows&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><br class=\"false\" data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2593\">Perhaps <a href=\"https:\/\/humandesign-berufsberatung.de\/en\/vocation-instead-of-functioning\/\">the article<\/a> will find its place out there after all.<\/p>\n<p><br class=\"false\" data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2668\">But this time I\u2019ll wait for a clear sign.<\/p>\n<p>Feel free to write me about your own experiences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"false\">\n<p class=\"false\">Thank you for your attention.<\/p>\n<p>All the best,<br \/>Thomas<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"false\">PS: <\/strong>Do you feel the impulse to spark a change in your career right now? Then feel free to book a free introductory call <a href=\"https:\/\/humandesign-berufsberatung.de\/en\/contact\/\">here!<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>More recent newsletters can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/humandesign-berufsberatung.de\/en\/newsletter-archive\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Fragen und Antworten im Kontext dieses Newsletters&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Questions and answers about this newsletter<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;22a21a12-b89f-457a-878a-3b4ad3369275&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What is the strategy for Generators in Human Design?&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/humandesign-berufsberatung.de\/en\/human-design-generator-carrer\/\">Generators<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/humandesign-berufsberatung.de\/en\/manifesting-generator-careers\/\">Manifesting Generators<\/a> (MGs) have the strategy to respond to life. That means waiting for impulses, offers, or questions instead of initiating from the mind. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Why is it risky for Generators to initiate?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>When Generators act without a clear response, they often work against their energy. This often leads to frustration, disappointment, or wasted effort \u2013 even with well-intentioned projects. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How can you tell if you are responding correctly in Human Design?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A true response feels alive, joyful, and energizing for <a href=\"https:\/\/humandesign-berufsberatung.de\/en\/human-design-generator-carrer\/\">Generators<\/a>. It usually comes from a concrete external situation, not from a spontaneous mental idea. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Can Generators or MGs also initiate in Human Design?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes, but ideally the initiative arises from a genuine response to an event or offer. This way, you stay in alignment with your own energy and increase the chance of satisfaction. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello, yes, I fell flat on my face. Why? Simply because I ignored my strategy. As a Generator, my strategy is: to respond to life. This applies to all Generators and MGs. In detail, you could also say: I wait for life\u2019s offers and questions and pay attention to what matches my vitality. 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