In this episode, I speak about Journey, Persistence and the Power of Rejection, using examples from my many experiences of rejection to illustrate the often beautiful ‘other side’ of rejection, and how powerful it can become.
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Show Notes
In this episode, I speak about Journey, Persistence and the Power of Rejection, using examples from my many experiences of rejection to illustrate the often beautiful ‘other side’ of rejection, and how powerful it can be.
In this episode I covered the following:
- Introduction
- Definition of Rejection
- Areas in my life I have been rejected - Music/Entertainment, Academically, Relationships, General Acceptance (e.g. Bullying), Medicine and Rejection of Self:
- Music/Entertainment
- Academically
- Berklee College of Music vs Ithaca College
- Chevening Scholarship Rejection
- Deferred from Medical school the year I ventured into local theatre ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Once on This Island’.
- Relationships
- General Acceptance
- Self-rejection & Negative self-talk
- Quotes from ‘The Power of Self-Discipline: NO EXCUSES’ by Brian Tracy ← Purchase Brian’s book by using this affiliate link.
- “Persistence is self-discipline in action.” - Brian Tracy
- “Refuse to blame others or make excuses.” - Brian Tracy
- Tips & Words of Advice:
- Patience, Perspective & Persistence.
- There is great Power in Rejection as there is always a lesson to be learned.
- Don’t be disappointed about the pain of rejection, because that is where all the growth comes from.
- Rejection gives you a growth advantage - Some of the toughest people we know have received the most rejection.
- I always listen before I speak.
- I never give unsolicited advice unless I’m asked.
- I ask questions to seek understanding before I assume, because I know not of another man or woman’s journey without asking what they have done to get to where they are.
- Let’s be more sensitive to one another as we traverse this life.
- I discovered my worth and learned to be persistent through rejection.
Blessed love,
M.E.
Rest In Peace Barry Moncrieffe, ‘Uncle Barry’. Your contributions to the world are greatly appreciated.
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NOTABLE QUOTES:
“Don’t rush the journey.” - Mario Evon
“The power of rejection is perspective, and the perspective that you are given is the other side.” - Mario Evon
“Don’t be disappointed about the pain of rejection, because that is where all the growth comes from.” - Mario Evon
“Rejection gives you a growth advantage.”
“I discovered my worth and learned to be persistent through rejection.” - Mario Evon
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Medical Doctor, TV Host and Reggae-Soul Singer/Songwriter, Mario Evon, takes you on a uniquely Jamaican journey through a non-conservative, honest space created to allow his truth, and the truth of others to set them free to grow, laugh, learn and prosper.
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