Rejection is a part of life, especially for creative artists. Whether it's a bad review, a rejection letter, or a lack of appreciation, rejection hurts and can make you doubt your worth and abilities. But it’s not a reflection of your talent or potential. In fact, rejection can be a valuable learning opportunity and a source of motivation and inspiration. Today, I’d like to explore how we, as artists, can cope with rejection. We’ll also have a look at some common myths around rejection, and look at some ideas and questions to explore.

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Thanks to Aleksey Chistilin of Lexin Music for creating the music.