Fear of Rejection?

Have you ever struggled with the fear of being rejected?  I know I have! There was a time when the fear kept me from picking up the phone and calling prospects.

In the home business industry, we hear a lot of no’s.  It’s just part of the process of reaching and achieving success. But here is something to keep in mind, nothing of significant has ever happened without some sort of struggle occurring.  The struggle, the challenge, the difficulty, the fight, the perseverance…. these are the things that make an achievement significant.

If I told you I was going to run 10 feet today, would that impress you?  No, because it’s no big deal.  But if I told you I was going to run 10 miles, that’s much more impressive because there is more struggle and more difficulty involved.

Most of us in the home business industry want to accomplish something of substance, we want to impact lives and make a difference in the lives of others.  In order to achieve this, we must realize that we have to push through the difficult times in order to create something significant.

Did you know Walt Disney was rejected over 300 times when he was trying to sell the concept of Mickey Mouse, which then grew to the dynasty that is known as Disney now?  When you look at the billions that his company is worth now, it’s a no-brainer that he would go through 300 nos.  But at the time, can you imagine the number of folks who were telling him to give up?

What about Michael Jordan?  He didn’t make his high school basketball team.  He kept going, improving his skills, getting better and now he is a world-wide name.

Without people pushing through major rejection we would not have Harry Potter, Kentucky Fried Chicken, ….the lightbulb.

 Elvis was told by the Grand Ole Opry he wasn’t suited for the music world.  Lucille Ball and Marilyn Monroe – both were failure and experienced much rejection.

Why do we even know these names?  Because they worked past the rejection.  They did not allow a no to stop them.

Here are 7 quick tips to help you in overcoming your fear of rejection:

1) Keep The Big Picture In Mind – You Are Working For Something Bigger
2) Don’t Take It Personally – It’s Seriously Is Not About You
3) Move On – Don’t Focus On The No, Focus On Your Activity
4) Learn From The Experience – Look At Your Process, Look At Your Skills, Look At Their Experience
5) Realize You Are Not Alone – Every Successful Person Works Past Rejection
6) Have Goals That Keep You In Motion – A No Is Only A Stepping Stone To The Next Yes
7) Keep A Positive Attitude – Affirmations, Personal Development and Being Around Other Successful People Help!


I hope this post and tips helped you today. Feel free to comment and share with your team. If there is anything I can help you with, please feel free to reach me directly at 612-562-8219. I believe in you, you are designed for greatness! Have a beautiful day and we'll see you tomorrow :)