Following up - Rejection Etiquette

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Everyone experiences shyness and is often waiting for someone else to initiate contact. It's important to overcome this hesitation by reaching out, whether it's introducing yourself, sending an email, or inviting someone on a date. Understanding that shyness is a common experience can help foster a sense of connection and encourage action. When seeking something, it's vital to ask politely and respectfully. If faced with rejection, it's essential to follow up since people can be busy, and timing may not be right initially. Accept refusal gracefully and recognize it as a common part of life, not a personal affront. Many opportunities can become available later when circumstances change, highlighting the importance of patience and resilience in social interactions.

Kevin Kelly has made a career out of looking to the future. He helped pioneer online social networking all the way back in the 1980s, and he co-founded Wired, the magazine devoted to digital technology, when the internet was still an infant. But in his new book, “Excellent Advice for Living,” he looks backward. It’s a collection of 450 bits of wisdom he wishes he’d known when he was young. Things like “Being enthusiastic is worth 25 IQ points” and “That thing that made you weird as a kid could make you great as an adult—if you don’t lose it.” Today on the show he shares his best advice for building careers, nurturing relationships, solving problems, and finding satisfaction. He also explains why he’s more optimistic than ever about technology (yes, even AI).

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