Rejection hurts. Whether it’s a job you really wanted, a relationship you invested in, or a dream that didn’t happen, the word “no” can feel like a hit directly to the chest. It brings up self-doubt, ...

Rejection isn’t personal; it’s a business decision based on strategy. Successful founders turn investor feedback into opportunities for growth. Emotional resilience in rejection builds credibility and ...

B.D. Dalton II -Lazy Overachiever, deal-maker, award winning author. Bringing 25 years of success and failure. Director at Rockfine Group. Hearing "no" is about as common as rain in the U.K. But what ...

Maureen Evelyn's life changed forever when she applied to Harvard. It's not because she got in. Her goal was actually the opposite − she wanted to get rejected in order to build confidence. "When I ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. A delayed response, a subtle shift in tone or a passing comment—such moments ...