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W
e are living in challenging times. Young graduates are
having
their
placement offers revoked. Young executives are being laid off. Salary cut is par for the course. Except for a few industries, this is the norm in most sectors. How do we strengthen our internal spring to face these challenges, rejection and setback? The 2020 season of Kaun Banega Crorepati has an apt tagline in tune with the mood of our times: “Setback ka jawaab Comeback se” [answer each setback with a strong comeback]. When faced with the pink slip, do we get into a denial mood or do we sit up and figure out what we need to do? Anna Wintour the legendary editor inchief of fashion magazine Vogue has this to say about getting fired: “Everyone should get sacked at least once. It forces you to look at yourself… It is important to have setbacks, because that is the reality of life. Perfection does not exist”. I am not wishing that you should get sacked or fired. But remember even if you get fired, it need not be the end of the road. Handling Rejection: The Three Step Process The threestep process to handling rejection or any challenge starts with the first step. Get ready to face the
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