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A moment that changed me: I sought out rejection. Instead, strangers met me with profound generosity
As I turned 21, fear was holding me back. So I decided to face it headfirst. It taught me that courage leads to connection – and people who owe you nothing can be astonishingly kind
TL;DR
- The author, at 21, decided to actively seek rejection for 30 days to overcome her fear of it.
- This fear had previously impacted her relationships, social interactions, and career opportunities.
- She initiated unusual requests, such as asking to make her own coffee, join group photos, or sing for strangers.
- Instead of rejection, she encountered significant kindness, patience, and generosity from strangers.
- The challenge revealed that her assumption of negative judgment from others was unfounded.
- The experience shifted her perspective, highlighting that courage often leads to connection rather than just success or failure.