Fear of rejection is a default condition for most people. Nobody likes to hear “no,” but sometimes “no” is the best doorway to a productive conversation. For some, rejection is so painful that even the smallest “no” is enough to send them scrambling from many viable opportunities. Jia Jiang had an acute fear of rejection, [...]
“Our lives improve only when we take chances, and the first and most difficult risk we can take is to be honest with ourselves.” -Walter Anderson, (September 29, 1903 – November 30, 1965), American painter, writer, and naturalist It’s a lesson some people don’t learn until much later in life, but it’s one that benefits [...]
“Courage is doing what you’re afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you’re scared.” -Eddie Rickenbacker, (October 8, 1890 – July 23, 1973), American fighter ace in World War I When we hear of people overcoming extraordinary challenges, pitching themselves against the odds, or acting bravely in the face of danger, it can [...]
