What's Worse Than Rejection?
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- On "Mindfully Masculine" we support and encourage men who strive to level-up their lives as we share books, media, and personal stories on mental health and well-being. Challenges in your life? We deliver the tips and tools that really help.
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- Mon 03 Mar 2025
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You fear rejection—but what if the real problem isn’t hearing “no,” but never taking the shot at all? In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles and Dan dive into Dr. Robert Glover’s Dating Essentials for Men to unpack the hidden costs of avoiding rejection, and why reframing it can change everything.
🔹 Topics Covered:
- Why rejection isn’t the worst thing—inaction is
- The Seinfeld Effect: How doing the opposite of your instincts can work
- Self-limiting beliefs: What they are and how they sabotage success
- Treating dating like a scientific experiment to get better results
- The psychology of motivation: Pain, pleasure, and real change
- Overcoming fear of judgment and social anxiety
- Confidence vs. technique—why one always wins
🚀 Actionable Takeaways:
- Rejection isn’t personal—it’s just data. Learn, adjust, move on.
- The real danger? Letting fear keep you from opportunities.
- Confidence doesn’t mean perfection—it means ownership of who you are.
- Stop guessing—test for interest and let results guide you.
This episode is packed with real-world strategies, insights from psychology, and even a little Seinfeld wisdom. If you’ve ever let fear of rejection hold you back, it’s time to rethink everything.
💡 Listen now and discover why rejection is never the problem—avoiding it is.
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