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1. Some thoughts on rejection...
Polymath, jack of all trades, whatever you want to call it, I've been around. As an entrepreneur, author and screenwriter, I've been more exposed to more rejection than most and I have some thoughts on the feelings burn that is a 'no'.
Polymath, jack of all trades, whatever you want to call it, I've been around. As an entrepreneur, author and screenwriter, I've been more exposed to more rejection than most and I have some thoughts on the feelings burn that is a 'no'.
2. For all you creatives and innovators out there, rejection is a normal part of doing something new. There is no shame in it, and it is not a sign of failure. It often means you haven't connected with the right person, or that your idea might need more work.
3. The main purpose of this thread isn't to give people advice on how to take rejection, it's to help those giving it. The psychology of rejection as an agent, book editor, film producer or venture capitalist is very similar.
"What if I'm wrong? What if I miss a big hit?"
"What if I'm wrong? What if I miss a big hit?"
4. Smart rejectors recognise missed opportunities go with the territory. They're confident in their ability to catch enough hits to make up for any misses. They're polite and professional.
Insecure rejectors are afraid of their own inadequacies, so they engage in trashing.
Insecure rejectors are afraid of their own inadequacies, so they engage in trashing.
5. Rather than say, "Thank you, this isn't for me," they consciously or subconsciously attack the work or idea, which discourages the creative. It may not be a conscious effort, but there's less chance of missing hits if the creative doesn't persevere.
6. The world needs creatives and innovators now more than ever, so if you find yourself in a position of authority, please think about how you pass on an opportunity. 'Thank you. This isn't for me,' will usually suffice.
7. Don't be like the healthcare fund manager who explained in an email why @nanogenomic's scientific approach was a theoretical impossibility. 
Having one's misses memorialised in writing is never a good thing... https://twitter.com/adamhamdy/status/1291635145439617024?s=20
Having one's misses memorialised in writing is never a good thing... https://twitter.com/adamhamdy/status/1291635145439617024?s=20
8. It takes courage to create and no matter what you're trying to do, there will be plenty of people who will tell you it's impossible. It might be impossible for them, but listen to your own instincts and you'll know whether it's impossible for you.
