Sometimes objections are a sign you’re breaking new ground, not losing it.

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Before you defend your work, understand the fear behind their “no.” People sometimes do not object to ideas; they object to risks.

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The ego hears “no” and sulks. The professional hears “no” and asks, “What would make it a yes?”

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Self-doubt is an internal objection. And like any objection, it can be answered—if you’re willing to listen to it honestly.

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Objections are not roadblocks—they’re requests for more clarity, proof, or courage from you.

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Some people reject your work not because it’s bad, but because it’s braver than they are ready for.

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Reject Milestone #1 Five rejections feels like a milestone. It doesn’t feel like a good milestone, but noteworthy none the less. I don’t know how many of these I’ll do, but I did want to take a momen…

Join @elhark.bsky.social in reflecting on the rejection journey so far.

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Rejection #5 Not the fastest rejection but a close second. I received this one in under 12 hours. That’s impressive. Not impressive enough to take the record, but still noteworthy. Dear [Mrs Hark],Thank y…

High five! It is rejection five. Enjoy!

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Rejection #4 A new record. Coming in at under two hours, which is absolutely impressive. I do not know if this record can be beat. Dear [Mrs Hark],Thank you for the opportunity to read LITTLE BIRD, which I have…

Rejection number four hot off the press. Check it out!

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