Julie Stewart-Binks Instagram – Sometimes hearing “no” is what’s leading you to “yes.” Perceived failure or rejection isn’t final. It’s feedback. It’s redirection. I heard @melrobbins classify “no” as “next opportunity.” I’ve had my share of setbacks, but it’s only made me want it more. No has made me more resilient. More discerning on what I need to do to be better. Be more creative. Be more resourceful. Sometimes things will happen that are beyond your control. Someone might not hire you or like you because of their own subjectivity bias (s/o @aliciamenendezxo book “The Likability Trap” highly recommend). But perceived failure is not personal, it’s not final. In my first meeting with my therapist, she asked me, “do you think your career is successful” and I laughed. I said, “yes, I do… I am so grateful and lucky to have experienced what I have and to have so many more goals. But I’ve failed more than I’ve succeeded. I’m still standing because I didn’t let the rejection or closed doors knock me down.” I’ve only heard “yes” a few times in my career. But I wouldn’t have even heard it once if I let the no’s stop me. Whatever perceived rejection (and I keep saying perceived because rejection can be a gift or opportunity to redirection) you’re dealing with, know that nobody would find success in their life if they didn’t hear no. No is an opportunity. #motivation #inspiration #keepgoing #mentalstrength #resillience #rejection #redirection #perspective #motivationdaily #opportunity #resourcefulness Manhattan, New York