Job Quote by Timothy Morton
“I used to keep a folder with all my rejection letters in it - a few years into having a job, I burned it.”
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.
Release past rejections to focus on future growth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career transition
- creative pursuits
- entrepreneurship
- academic applications
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What have you learned from your rejections?
- How does letting go change your mindset?
Some may find value in learning from past rejections.