Greetings Hivers! I thought I would start this conversation because it is so common in today's society and because of a meaningful conversation I had with a relative. Let me ask you this question. Did someone reject you today? It could be your love, your idea, your ability, or even yourself. The pain, disappointment, and loneliness you feel at that moment are beyond words. It feels like your heart is breaking, the world is empty. So try to let that feeling go. It is normal. But remember, that rejection is not the end of your life. It is only you who can fire the first shot that marks the beginning of the incredible character that you have not seen until now, hidden within yourself. So, for the people who said no to you today, you can become the person who is worth more than they can reach tomorrow. You have the strength to do that. Understanding that is very important.
Being rejected does not mean that you are worthless. It is simply a trivial decision by someone who does not understand your value. To someone who does not know the value of a gemstone, it is just a shiny pebble. But that does not make the gem less valuable. Your value is the same. So, how can this pain be turned into strength? How can this rejection be turned into fuel to win life? Behind the progress of people who have conquered the world, you can hear many of these rejections. So let me explain this with one example.
There is hardly anyone who does not know the KFC brand name today. Its founder, Colonel Sanders, was 65 years old when he started his business. He was retired and old at that time. He tried to sell his secret chicken recipe to restaurants. You may have heard that his recipe was rejected 1009 times before it was accepted for the first time. When he went from restaurant to restaurant, people would laugh at him so much, saying, "My recipe is good, try it." But he didn't give up. In the end, his recipe was accepted. Today, KFC is a huge business spread all over the world. So the lesson to be learned from this is that the number of rejections is not important. What matters is your effort and perseverance. Every time people say no to your abilities, tell yourself, "Yes, I can." That will definitely be a positive feedback.
If someone tells you, "You are not good enough," don't go and argue with them. Work quietly. Your talent, your success will answer them. Start your journey today. Rejection is not the end of the road, but a signal to turn to another, better path. Thank the person or opportunity who said no to you today. Because they unknowingly gave you an opportunity to discover your own strength that you had not seen before. Focus on yourself. Don't waste time wondering if they'll come back or regret it. Instead, ask yourself, "How can I be a better person?"
Don't tell the world your plans. Work quietly. Show them your progress. As you rise higher and higher, those who rejected you will simply see it. Being unattainable is not about revenge or arrogance. It really means that you've climbed so high in your life that they can't even look back and reach you. They don't deserve to be where you are. At that point, their opinion won't matter to you. Finally, remember. People who truly love you and see your worth will never say "no." Those who say that don't belong in your life.
When I was little, honestly when I encounter such a situation of segregation or set aside, I never wanted to forgive those of my friends who did that to me, but growing older I instead converted that hatred to challenge and a brutal motivation to always get better than them. No hate just me wanting to continually be better. @madushanka