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Oct 2024
5m 52s

When 'No' Leads to Growth

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Rosie explains how getting a 'no' can be an opportunity to learn and grow. With self-compassion, rejection doesn’t have to define you but can lead to new, unexpected possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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