One of the bitterest pill one must swallow on the journey to success is that of rejection. No one desires to be overlooked, cast aside, or told no. It happens and it happens more times than not. There will come a time along almost anyone’s journey to success when one will feel the sting of rejection. No one is immune.  Sometimes the sting can feel so strong it cuts to the very marrow of the bone. This is because the feeling of rejection is often associated with the rejection of the individual. When an idea is shut down, one is passed over for a promotion, turned down for a role, etc… the ego is bruised. It begins to feel as if you are being rejected, not the idea, skill set, or image. It hurts to feel undesired and unwanted in any fashion. One must learn to overcome.  Success and achievement heavily rest on an individual’s ability to overcome. This takes true strength of will and tests one character. It is sometimes difficult trying to prove oneself in the midst of so much disapproval. It is at these time that one must dig deeper, focus on purpose, and move forward with all the fervor and passion that can be mustered.  Rejection by one, two, or three, does not translate to inferiority. Perhaps it at the fourth turn that one will find success. One must never give up.

Overcoming rejection

Overcoming rejection begins with the acknowledgment that even the best and brightest are prone to rejection. One must remind themselves that, yes rejection does occur, can occur, and it may occur. Then one must reason that even if it is to come it will not deter you. Walk in the spotlight of some of the greatest achievers known to man, whose names are inscribed in the compendium annals of history. Walk in the knowledge that you share company with so many others who have been rejected but yet went on to influence, shape, and make history. The sting of rejection is only that a sting. Rejection is not a permanent or debilitating wound. Rejection in no way defines your abilities, talents, skills, or determines your outcome. Understand that in every situation there is something to be learned. Failure and rejection is often the best teacher and motivator. Use the pain to propel you forward.