I hate waking babies up from naps.
But I digress.
The radio was on. As usual.
And these were (something like) the first words I heard as I reversed and pulled out of the driveway:
Guy A: So, that must be the hardest part of being an actor -- the rejection.
Guy B: No, no, it really isn't. See, I've come to think of rejection as my block -- you know, like what runners use at the beginning of a race? Rejection is the starting block that propels me forward.
I was late, so I couldn't grab a pen and notebook at that moment, but I repeated that line in my head all the way down the hill to my son's school.
I found out later in the interview that it was Corbin Bernsen talking, formerly of 1980's hit show LA Law.
But, whoa, what a quote!
Rejection is the starting block that propels me forward.
When I first started writing I looked at rejections as a personal failure. Today, I look at them (form rejections) as tactical errors...I did not choose the correct house to query. I must research my "targets" better... Personal rejections mean I'm getting closer to my goal. :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend, Amy!
That's a great quote! Rejection definitely drives us, I think. ;))
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend!
What a great idea! I love it. My new motto, I think. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great perspective! I've always been such a people pleaser, oldest child type, I've avoided rejection and criticism at all cost.
ReplyDeleteI know that people who achieve great things are the ones who embrace this type of attitude and are able to use rejection, setbacks, etc. to grow. Something I'm praying for...
That is just brilliant. Inspiring.
ReplyDeleteIt's all in the attitude then...hope I remember it at the appropriate time!
I love that line!
ReplyDeleteMy view of rejections has evolved over time--for the better. Nobody enjoys them, but we really can learn from them. Yes, I feel they do make us raise the bar, pushing us to new heights.
Excellent post. :)