How Getting Rejected Changed My Life (And Can Change Yours Too)
For most of my life, I was terrified of failure.
I wasn’t just afraid of getting a bad grade or making a mistake—I was paralyzed by the idea that if I wasn’t perfect, I wasn’t good enough. If I wasn’t guaranteed success, I didn’t even try.
That fear ruled my decisions. I avoided taking risks, speaking up, and going after opportunities that could have changed my life.
But one day, I had a crazy idea:
What if I forced myself to get rejected?
What if, instead of running from rejection, I chased it?
Applying to Harvard (Just to Get Rejected)
Harvard has a 4% acceptance rate. That meant I had a 96% chance of failure.
Perfect.
So, I filled out my application—not because I thought I’d get in, but because I wanted to hear a firm “no.” I was testing myself, proving that rejection wouldn’t kill me.
And then... I got waitlisted.
It blew my mind.
I had spent years avoiding rejection, convinced that I wasn’t “good enough” for big opportunities. But here I was—closer than I ever imagined.
That was the moment my mindset shifted. I started to wonder:
✅ How many opportunities have I lost because I was afraid to try?
✅ What else could I achieve if I stopped letting fear dictate my life?
The Start of My Rejection Therapy Journey
After that, I started actively seeking rejection.
I asked strangers for favors. I applied for jobs I wasn’t qualified for. I even cold-called six news stations, asking for an interview.
I expected rejection every time. But to my surprise, some people said yes.
I once asked a stranger if I could pose in his vintage car for a photoshoot. He let me.
I once applied to a prestigious modeling agency. They rejected me—but their reasoning? I was “too ethereal” for ad campaigns. That rejection still made me feel amazing.
I once asked a restaurant employee if I could make my own bubble tea behind the counter. They told me no... but gave me a gift card instead.
Every rejection made me realize: I was fine. Nothing bad happened. And in the process, I built unshakable confidence.
The Birth of Rejecto
I created Rejecto because I wanted more people to experience this transformation.
Rejecto isn’t just an app—it’s a community of people challenging themselves, stepping outside their comfort zones, and realizing that rejection isn’t scary. It’s empowering.
The more you face rejection, the less power it has over you. Eventually, you stop fearing failure—and start chasing big, life-changing opportunities.
Are you ready to rewire your brain and build unstoppable confidence? Download Rejecto today!
