Rejection is the Best Thing That Can Happen to You
Why you should embrace it instead of running away.
“I mastered the art of telling people what they wanted to hear and being someone they would find impressive — all the while worrying incessantly about what others thought of me, fearing criticism, and holding myself back as a result.” — Sacha Crouch
Last week, four publications rejected what I thought was one of my best articles.
It stung like a thousand bees. (In fact, I would rather be stung by a thousand bees.) I moped for three days and even asked myself, “Who am I to write anything?”
If you’re an introvert with a mind that doesn’t stop working, you know what I mean.
Rejection stings. The word “no” doesn’t chip away at our self-esteem; it burns a gaping hole in it. The frightening thought about what others will think makes us hide our face in shame for days and weeks.
It’s better to avoid rejection. Do and say what people want, don’t put your work out there or work on that idea you strongly believe in. Don’t approach the person you’re romantically interested in. Leave it to the…
