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Jan 2025
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3454: Overcoming Rejection to Fulfill Ou...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3454:

Allison Carmen’s journey of trying to publish her parenting book, "Maybe Everything is Okay," is a testament to resilience and the power of embracing uncertainty. Through years of rejection, she relied on her Maybe mindset to stay hopeful and eventually found a unique path to publication, showing that persistence and an open heart can turn dreams into reality.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.allisoncarmen.com/overcoming-rejection-to-fulfill-our-dreams/

Quotes to ponder:

"Maybe reminds us that even when things are challenging, uncertainty holds potential, and outcomes can be beneficial."

"Just because you’re facing rejection doesn’t mean your idea isn’t valid. It doesn’t mean it won’t find its place in the world one day."

"Maybe the unfolding events are beneficial. Maybe we can accept them and still be okay. Maybe things can improve."

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