The Rejection Letter, a Symbol of Success
Today, I had to remind myself that rejection isn’t failure, but proof of success. Failure is only found in giving up.
One of my friends was sharing the difficulty of staying positive while dealing the difficult job search. He wrote, “…for the most part, I’ve been really patient and really glass half full about the whole thing. Every now and again it just gets tough.”
It was easy to write back words of encouragement to him yesterday. But today, I got a taste of rejection myself. Another song submission for an TV placement through Taxi was sent back to me: “Sorry, we listened carefully to your song, but unfortunately, it wasn’t right on target for this listing…” I’ve read these words about 15-20 times these last six months. Why do I keep submitting songs only to go through this emotional roller coaster? I pondered this evening.
Today I had to reread my words of encouragement for my friend to find the answer: Getting rejections is proof that one is working hard enough.
Tbe job search is like asking a girl out at the club. We need to expect more “nos” than “yeses” in life. Not every opportunity is a perfect fit, but one must be persistent to find a match.
Are you feeling like you are in the same rocky boat of high hopes and low rejections? Keep sending those resumes, submitting those college applications, mailing those CD demos. Don’t fear the rejection letter. Do what Stephen King did in the 70s: Nail them rejections to your wall as proof that you are working.
