The Unapologetic Man Podcast Fear of Rejection? Get My Stupid Simple Strategy to Beat Approach Anxiety For Good: “REJECTION MAXING”
Sep 1, 2025
Dive into the intriguing reasons behind the fear of rejection rooted in our evolutionary past. Discover the innovative strategy of 'Rejection Maxing,' which encourages embracing rejection to radically shift your confidence and outlook. Learn how to turn nerve-wracking social situations into playful challenges. Experience practical techniques to desensitize yourself while building outcome independence, and find out how to practice approaching women in low-stakes environments without real-world pressure.
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Evolution Explains Approach Anxiety
- Mark Singh explains approach anxiety is an evolutionary adaptation wired into our lizard brain.
- He argues this fear made sense in tribal contexts but mostly doesn't apply in modern society.
Make Rejection A Deliberate Game
- Do deliberate "rejection maxing": go out and try to get rejected on purpose with friends as a game.
- Use systematic exposure and playfulness to desensitize yourself and reduce fear of rejection.
Metallica Mosh Pit Rejection Story
- Mark recounts trying to get into a Metallica mosh pit despite having seats and being ultimately rejected by staff.
- He uses the story to show repeated rejection makes you willing to try bold things later.