Every Success Has a Backstory of Rejection

What if rejection were not evidence that you should stop, but simply part of the backstory of doing anything meaningful?  In Part Two of this joy-filled, wisdom-packed conversation, Sarah and Simonne continue chatting with bestselling author Emma Grey and criminology researcher Dr. Hannah Robertson about making an impact, surviving rejection, letting go of perfectionism, and embracing the freedom of being a beginner. Across careers, creativity, motherhood and generations, they explore what becomes possible when women are honest about what they do not know, share what they have learned and cheer each other forward. **Quote of the Week:** “*With every success comes this backstory of rejection and failure.”* —**Emma Grey** **Greatness Together Podcast Highlights:**  0:00  Every Success Has a Backstory of Rejection 1:20  Helping one person is still meaningful 4:30  How mothers and daughters shape each other 6:15  Chasing rejection 8:40  What failure can teach us 10:55 L.M. Montgomery struggled too 13:35 You have more time than you think 14:25 Perfectionism versus momentum 17:40 Pivoting after creative rejection 22:15 The beautiful freedom of being a beginner 24:25 Could vulnerability be a strength? 28:45 Motherhood without needing to get it perfect 31:30 Being honest when you are new 34:45 Why women need women across generations 36:30 Every success has a backstory of rejection 43.27 See you next time… **A Question to Reflect On** *What would you attempt if rejection became part of your goal rather than proof that you had failed?* Did you like this episode? Then you’ll probably also like this one: "Could Discomfort Be Your Biggest Teacher*?*" Both episodes explore what becomes possible when we stop treating discomfort as evidence that something has gone wrong and begin to see it as part of learning, courage, and meaningful growth. And of course, if you missed last week’s episode with the first half of our scrumptious podcast with Emma and Hannah, listen now to Is it Ever Too Late to Begin Again? **Greatness Together Podcast Links:** Could Discomfort Be Your Biggest Teacher?   Is it Ever Too Late to Begin Again? The Flip Side of Failing Emma Grey’s books and website Dr. Hannah Robertson’s research Greatness Magnified Subscribe to The Greatness Together Podcast