Rejection is not a reflection of your worth.
Master these 10 lessons to become rejection-proof:
1/ We All Experience Rejection Everyone faces rejection at some point. It's a normal part of life, and knowing this can help you handle it better. Remember, you're not alone.
2/ Rejection Is Just an Opinion Rejection is just what one person thinks. It's influenced by their history, culture, feelings and many other factors. There's no universal rejection or acceptance.
3/ Step Back, Don’t Quit After a 'no,' don't give up. Try asking for something smaller instead. This increases your chances of getting a 'yes.'
4/ Try a Different Approach Before quitting, try asking a different person, in a different place, or at a different time. Changing the situation might change the answer.
5/ Explain Why When you ask for something, explain why you need it. This makes it more likely that people will say 'yes.'
6/ Start with "I" Begin your request with "I" to show you really mean it. Don't pretend to know what the other person wants if you don't.
7/ Find Value in Rejection Each rejection helps you see how strong your belief and resolve are. Many great success stories start with many rejections.
8/ Discover a New Mission Sometimes, the toughest rejections lead to a new beginning and a new purpose. Embrace it!
9/ The Courage to Ask We often stop ourselves from asking because we fear rejection. But amazing things happen when we take that first step.
10/ Process vs. Outcome Concentrate on your efforts and actions, not on the results. By letting go of worrying about getting a 'yes' or 'no,' you'll find more success in the long run.
These insights are inspired by "Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection" by Jia Jiang and brought to you by Omar's Desk.
PS: Always choose rejection over regret of not trying.
