Fearing Rejection

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We often don't try for the things we really care about because we're afraid of being rejected. We instantly link that rejeption to our self worth, and that's why it has a lot of damage to us psychologically. And if that person, especially someone that i really respect, if she says no to me, that means i'm not worthy. Yes, so that's why i think rejection is very one sided. Meaning the rejecter just all he or she did was to say no,. but the rejected felt the whole world of weight of tht rejection.

We experience rejection all the time–in job interviews, while dating, when pitching a story or even trying to join a new club or activity. But if rejection happens so often, why is it so scary? And worse, what if our fear of being rejected is keeping us from going after the things we want? Jia Jiang is kind of a rejection expert–he’s gone from a career in the corporate world to the risky world of entrepreneurship. To conquer his fear of rejection, he started the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy blog, where he documented an experiment in which he willfully sought rejection on a daily basis. Now he’s authored a bestselling book, and owns a company dedicated to helping people overcome their fear of rejection. In this episode, he shares what he’s learned over the years on how to turn fear into triumph.