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4-Step Formula to Politely Decline an Invitation
Remember that “no” is a complete sentence and you aren’t obligated to go to any event you don’t want to. Then, try out the CARE rule to politely decline an invite. Consider the invitation by saying something like, “Let me … Continue reading
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Tagged appreciation, communication, Correspondence, Decline, entertaining, etiquette, invatation, no, realationship
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Get Rejected More
I was rejected no fewer than four times today. It didn’t feel good, per se, but I recovered faster than the last four rejections. What’s to lose? Remember, the worst they can say, whoever they is, is no. If there’s one lesson … Continue reading
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Tagged business, career, constructive criticism, conversation, creativity, gracious, How did you get here, no, perspective, rejection, Relationship, setback, success |, therapy, yes
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Beauty of Being Rejected
When I look back on the summer of rejections, as uncomfortable as it was, I wouldn’t change anything. Even in a “no” environment, most people made intros to someone I could learn form or shared a tip that helped me … Continue reading
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Tagged business, career, communication, constructive criticism, creativity, encouragment, entrepreneur, expectations, gracious, How did you get here, life goals, motivation, no, opportunity, optimism, perspective, purpose, rejection, self-awareness, setback, success, venture capitalist
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