ABJ 11 | How Rejection Changed Us with Amanda

How Rejection Changed Me | ABJ Podcast Episode 11 with AmandaRejection sucks.Whether it's being told no by someone you care about, losing an opportunity, being left out, watching someone choose somebody else, or realizing a friendship or relationship isn't what you thought it was — rejection can mess with your head.But rejection doesn't always mean you're not good enough.Sometimes it teaches you.Sometimes it redirects you.And sometimes, it forces you to finally choose yourself.For Episode 11 of the ABJ Podcast, I'm joined by Amanda, who you've already seen on 5Q with ABJ and who will be joining me more often as a co-host.We're talking about the different kinds of rejection we've experienced, how rejection can become personal, the times rejection actually turned out to be a good thing, and what we've learned from the people and situations that didn't choose us.But we also flip the conversation around.Because we've all rejected people.We've all said no.We've all walked away from relationships, friendships, opportunities, jobs, projects, and situations that weren't right for us anymore.So we're talking about both sides of rejection — being told no and learning how to say no.The biggest lesson?Don't reject yourself just because somebody else did.And sometimes choosing yourself means accepting the answer, learning from it, and moving forward.What has rejection taught you?And have you ever experienced a rejection that eventually led you somewhere better?Let us know in the comments.In This Episode• What rejection really means• Our earliest experiences with rejection• Romantic rejection• Friendship rejection• Rejection in work and creative life• Social media and the pressure of being seen• When rejection becomes personal• When rejection actually becomes a good thing• Learning from rejection• Stop chasing people who don't choose you• Times we rejected people or situations• Learning when to say no• Choosing yourself• What we learned from rejectionABJ Website:https://abj.free.nf/?i=2Follow along, subscribe, and join the conversation.The ABJ Podcast explores the music, movies, wrestling, beer, stories, topics, and ideas that inspire us.I'm not here because I have all the answers.I'm here because I believe asking good questions leads to better conversations.#ABJPodcast #HowRejectionChangedMe #Rejection #SelfGrowth #Podcast