I am a firm believer that a good plot makes for a fun enough read, but it's not what binds us. If we don't care about the characters, we won't care - not in a lasting way - about what's happening to them.
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I still get rejections - frequently - and my goal isn't to never fail, to never be turned down, but simply to succeed more often than I don't. And in order to do that, I have to constantly put myself out there, to judgment, critique, and rejection.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embracing rejection is essential for achieving success.
This quote by V. E. Schwab emphasizes that experiencing rejection is a normal part of the journey toward success. Instead of aiming to avoid failure altogether, one should focus on the importance of frequent attempts, acknowledging that every rejection is a step closer to eventual success, which requires courage and openness to critique.
Themes
RejectionSuccessPersistenceFailureCourage
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a motivational speech to encourage others to embrace failure.
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