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Debbie Millman on Overcoming Rejection and Reviving Your Dreams

May 29, 2024
06:24
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Renowned designer Debbie Millman discusses overcoming rejection and reviving dreams. Topics include work style preferences, seamless retail solutions, client relationships, and finding happiness through pursuing goals.
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Quick takeaways

  • Resilience is crucial in transforming failure into valuable learning experiences in the face of rejection.
  • Expressing genuine emotions after rejection allows for reflection and redirection towards achievable goals for personal growth.

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Adapting to Failure and Rejection

Facing rejection and failure in work, the speaker shares an experience of presenting merchandise design for a science fiction film which was poorly received. Initially passionate about their work, the team's designs weren't well-received, leading to disappointment. Realizing the importance of prioritizing client relationships over personal attachment, they regrouped, adjusted their approach, and successfully revamped the design, impressing the client. This experience highlighted the significance of resilience in turning failure into a pivotal learning opportunity.

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