Rejection is one of the reasons why we don’t pursue our goals or follow up on opportunities. For many, rejection stems from a negative  experience as a child or adolescent.

I see this in emails from clients and prospects.

A panic emerges when they send an email and no one responds within the hour. I’ve seen some launch into an all out panic, sending half a dozen emails over a 24-hour period, with each one getting progressively worst in tone. This even after an autoreply is sent with a message that states we respond to emails within 1-2 business – and never on weekends.

Running a business can be tough. Business owners face rejection alot. And when we do, we should not take it as an attack on who we are as a person.

Remember that you are still worthy of being loved, even if:

• Someone says “No” to your offer
• Someone doesn’t agree with your viewpoint on your blog, on Facebook, on Twitter or in a conversation
• You were fired or let go from your job
• The prospect said they’re going to give the contract to another company
• Your client didn’t re-hire you
• The prospect doesn’t show up or return your call
• And on and on and on…

If any of these things happen, it’s not a rejection of you.

Don’t get so emotionally attached to the results. You can’t control everything, let alone human behaviour. So, let go and let God. And remember, if someone says “No” or doesn’t agree with your viewpoint, you are still worthy of being loved.