Improve Your Mind

Rejection is a very misunderstood concept. Many people think that if they get rejected for something, that their life will actually get worse. This is not the case. Think about it: If you ask a guy or girl out and they reject you, does your life really get worse? Well, you weren't going to go on a date with her before you asked her out, and you're not going to go on a date with her after you asked her out, so your life really stayed the same. The reason why you should ask her then is because there is a possibility that your life can get better; she might accept the offer and go on a date with you. So, you might as well ask her because the only things that can happen is your life can get better or stay the same. Let's go through another example:
You apply to Harvard but get "Rejected". Your life, again, did not get worse. Your life only got worse compared to the false reality that you created in your mind. In your mind, you subconsciously created the fact that you were going to Harvard. Now that you got rejected, your fake reality got worse, but in actuality your life has not changed. You were not going to Harvard before you applied, and you're not going to Harvard now after you applied. Also, you have lived all of your life so far not going to Harvard, so you should know how to handle this.

Don't let your emotions get the best of you and make you create false realities. Try try try try try for everything that you want, even if there is a possibility for rejection. Chances are, your life will not get worse from trying; You will, however, gain experience and grow.

One last thing. As I talked about in the first example, do not let your emotions create mental barriers when you want to ask someone for something. Be aware of the mental walls and break through them. Ask for everything that you want in life, whether it be a date, money, support, advise, etc. Yes, there is a chance that you might get rejected, but in the end your asking will bring you much success.

Best of wishes,
Sean Golden