Ten years ago, I gave a TEDx talk in Hong Kong entitled, “Reject Rejection.” The overall theme for the day was “Radical Resilience,” a topic that appealed to many people due to the increasing rates of ...

Paris Hilton just highlighted her experience with it in a new interview.

We suffer heartbreak in a way similar to the way we suffer a broken arm. The internal experience of rejection can feel severe, embarrassing, and more emotional than we would expect. But while being ...

I have spent my career in major gift fundraising, where hearing no is a daily part of the job. Throughout my life, I’ve been rejected from jobs, meeting requests, awards, and speaking opportunities.