The two main elements in the journey of success and rejection are fear and faith. Both are subjective, yet powerful. Rejection and success are the result of how we mentally define success and rejection. We have to keep this in mind because if we don't, then we'll never know if we've truly arrived.
There is one common thread between fear and failure. It comes from the lack of self-confidence. If you lack self-confidence, you won't be able to fully utilize all your potentials in every scenario you face in life. If you don't believe in yourself, you won't feel like doing anything. This can have serious repercussions on your life.
If you have a solid level of self-confidence, then rejection isn't going to bother you that much. The problem is when your confidence is low. You may be afraid of rejection all the time. This can lead to all kinds of problems such as: anxiety, irritability, lack of motivation, lack of productivity, etc. This is where the seeds of fear will seed into your life.
One of the best ways to overcome fear and failure is to look at it from another angle. When you focus on the negative things in life, you can't help but to see the need for improvement, and this leads to positive thinking and ultimately, success. Once you start believing in yourself and the possibilities you have, rejection starts to seem less of an issue.
It's important that you don't let rejection affect you too deeply. If you do, then you will end up losing all your self-confidence and eventually going backwards instead of moving forward. Always remember what got you here in the first place. There must have been a catalyst in your life that turned you into what you are today. Once you can find that, success follows.
Sometimes things just happen in life that make you think you're not good enough. Rejection doesn't happen every day, so you shouldn't expect it to every time. When it does come, it should be a wake-up call. Successful people know how to handle rejection. They are able to look at it as a challenge, and they look to achieve their goals regardless of whether they feel discouraged or not.
The key to building your confidence is to constantly do the things you've always done but excel at. If you can consistently play with your little kid's soccer team (even when you think you couldn't do it), then you can certainly excel in anything. So don't worry about it. Take things in stride and believe in your own abilities. You'll soon get there.
What happens when you fail is completely up to you. Rejection is a part of life, and it's all part of getting better and learning. Build up your confidence until it's overflowing, and then stand up to rejection like there's no tomorrow. It will happen, and you will overcome it, but first you have to let it.
What will make the difference between success and failure is how you handle the disappointment and anger. By deciding to persevere, you'll become a stronger person who isn't easily shaken by rejection. And you'll see that even when things look bleak, you can still turn things around. You just have to remember that you can do it!
Once you have your "do-it" attitude, you need to create an action plan that will take you through the rough times. Write down your goals and then write down your actions to get from point A to point B. Find out what went wrong, and what you have to do differently next time. Make sure you monitor your progress toward your goals each week so you won't forget what you are working for. Once you have a system, it's easier to stay on track and reach your goals.
Keep an open mind, and keep in mind that things may go wrong, but that you are stronger than you think, and you have the tools necessary to overcome them. If there is someone right now who is working very hard toward success, why should you envy them? Why do you feel like you can't have what they have? Do your best to keep your head held high and maintain your confidence each and every day.
One of the greatest keys to success and rejection is that you have to believe that you can do whatever you put your mind to. If you don't, nothing will happen. It's as simple as that! If you feel like your mind is telling you that you can't do something, start focusing on the fact that you can, and then take action anyway.
