"We so often set ourselves up for failure because we're sure we'll get rejected," she says. "When that's reciprocated, that's a really powerful thing." One third of the time, even on ridiculous asks, like singing Happy Birthday or walking someone across campus, people will say yes.
In the second part of our conversation with guest Alex Budak, we discuss more essential practices from his new book, Becoming a Changemaker, and how a healthier understanding of rejection can change your life dramatically. Alex is a social entrepreneur, UC Berkeley Haas faculty member, speaker, and helping people make a positive impact in their lives, career, and communities has become his life's work.
Learn more from Alex here - https://www.alexbudak.com/
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