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What does it mean?
He sees himself as rejected by principle regardless of acceptance.
In plain terms
Even if work is accepted it feels like a misunderstanding.
What can you take from it?
Accept rejection as part of being yourself.

Where it applies

  • creative work
  • career
  • self-perception

Putting it to work

  • define own worth
  • accept skepticism

Questions to consider

  • How do you view your work?
  • Does acceptance matter?

Another view

Rejecting validation can be isolating.

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