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“I used to keep a folder with all my rejection letters in it - a few years into having a job, I burned it.” quote by Timothy Morton
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“I used to keep a folder with all my rejection letters in it - a few years into having a job, I burned it.”

Timothy Morton

About This Quote

He kept rejection letters as a reminder of failure, then destroyed them to move forward.

In simple terms: Holding onto rejection can weigh you down; letting go frees you.

Key Takeaway

Release past rejections to focus on future growth.

Themes

resilience self‑esteem growth

Mood

reflective determined

Type

motivational self‑help

When to use this quote

  • career transition
  • creative pursuits
  • entrepreneurship
  • academic applications

Key Concepts

psychology personal development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What have you learned from your rejections?
  • How does letting go change your mindset?
A Different Perspective

Some may find value in learning from past rejections.

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