We had a term back in the sales days, if we ever heard someone complaining too much about a rude ‘no’ or a missed sale. We’d say, “One for the Rejection Collection!”
It was a reminder that some experiences aren’t worth keeping. They don’t do anything for you except drain your attitude and sunder your confidence. Rehashing it, even to complain about it to someone else, solidifies it in your memory. That’s valuable real estate! It’s better discarded with a shrug and forward progress, no matter the context.
Don’t keep a Rejection Collection. You’re better off with stamps or baseball cards – rejections never increase in value.
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