Never allow a person to tell you no who doesn’t have the power to say yes.
– Eleanor Roosevelt
Updated February 6, 2025
Based on my time spent selling baby furniture and cosmetics, I’m guessing salespeople hear, “No,” more than folks in any other profession. To handle. No, SalesWingsApp reminds, “Everybody gets rejected in love, in friendship, at school and when applying for jobs.”
Inc.com has great tips for handling business rebuffs, including,
- If you never get rejected, you may be living too far inside your comfort zone.
- Use rejection as a chance to move forward with more wisdom
- Mute harsh inner critics with helpful affirmations
- Read more.
SalesWingsApp offers remedies for the embarrassment, sadness, disappointment and discouragement that can come with being turned down, like not taking, ‘No’ personally. Also, relax and accept that rejection is part of the process. See more [especially the quick, energizing video].
In addition to reasons why rejection can be good [we can become more creative], Bridgette Hyacinth offers impressive ways to overcome rejection, including,
- Have a vision for something that feels special and right
- Stay motivated
- Put full steam into the next opportunity.
- Read more.
Kris Jenner, momanager of the Kardashian clan said, “There’s so many times in life that I have taken no for an answer, and have regretted it later.” Her wisdom gained, “My general motto in my life for years has been, ‘if somebody says no, you’re talking to the wrong person.’” Read more.
Sounds like Ms. Jenner also took Eleanor Roosevelt’s advice. Inspired by former first lady, I’ve come up with acronyms for NO: Never Over, New Options, Next Opportunity. What are yours?
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