Rejecting Rejection

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Rejecting Rejection

Dr. Dwayne Chism, CEO of Shifting Perspectives, discusses how rejection becomes dangerous when we allow it to define our identity and make us question our own worth and abilities. He encourages viewers to "reject rejection" — not by ignoring feedback or avoiding growth, but by refusing to let closed doors and missed opportunities determine their self-value, recognizing that some rejections are simply protection or redirection rather than a reflection of personal capability.

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