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A Mental Hack to Overcome Fear of Rejection

July 31, 2024 By Nagesh Belludi Leave a Comment

A Mental Hack to Overcome Fear of Rejection Afraid of rejection? Worried you’ll sound stupid, look like a loser, or face a big price for asking? So, will you decide it’s better not to ask at all?

Next time fear keeps you stuck, try this quick mental hack: tell yourself that not asking causes more suffering than facing rejection.

You can handle rejection—heck, even ten rejections—just fine. But if you keep avoiding asking, you’ll only get what life hands you. And in a world where most people go after what they want, you’ll end up with leftovers. Now that’s something to really be scared of!

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Filed Under: Effective Communication, Mental Models, Sharpening Your Skills Tagged With: Assertiveness, Confidence, Fear, Negotiation, Personal Growth, Persuasion, Procrastination, Regret, Risk

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