Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang

Rejection is something I believe we all experience, even if some do more than others. Some people take greater risks than others and some people experience greater success than others — it was my intuitive belief that rejection has an impact on that. Has rejection held you back? Studies have shown that as a child you hear, “no” almost 10x more than you hear, “yes.” Almost all limiting beliefs about self, others or what is possible in life and business are formed during childhood whilst the brain is rapidly growing and developing (Thinkercafe). With that in mind, we need to be aware of what we are doing and what we have been doing, as well as how that affects us as a person. We do not want to be in a position where we are rejecting ourselves — which is what often happens.

Do you know this? Do you act on it? I’m sure if someone interviewed you, asked what you thought, and after expressing your disinterest in the role turned rude then you would feel totally different than you would have had they continued to be polite and respectful.

The way you ask a question and how you follow through in conversation has a big impact on the result.

As the author shares, it’s not about just “pushing through it” that doesn’t work for everyone. There is a biological basis for rejection and the fear associated with it.