This episode originally appeared on The Best Advice Show hosted by Zak Rosen. Find the original episode here: https://bestadvice.show/episodes/you-need-to-get-rejected-a-lot-more-with-alice-draper
In this episode, Zak speaks with writer and publicist Alice Draper about the transformative power of embracing rejection. Alice shares how taking on the "100 Rejection Challenge" not only improved her freelance journalism career but also revolutionized her personal life, from dating to building resilience after her father's dementia diagnosis. Learn how seeking out micro rejections can build your rejection resilience muscle and lead to unexpected successes.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:01 Why Alice used to avoid rejection at all costs
02:11 How Alice's ambition fueled her rejection resilience
03:01 Discovering the 100 Rejection Challenge
03:41 How rejection shaped Alice's personal and professional growth
04:26 Why rejection leads to better work