Dear Reader, If you have ever been rejected by someone, you can testify that a 'no' can sting more than it should. Rejection makes you question the opportunity or offer, the decision to take the opportunity, and most painful of all, yourself. A rejection usually comes with several thoughts. Thoughts like, "Maybe I misjudged my readiness." "Maybe I was too hopeful and should have known better than to ask." Or "Who did I even think I was to ask in the first place?" Ouch. I said rejection can be...