Rejection is often an unavoidable part of building a successful career. Even the most accomplished professionals have faced it at one point or another. At some point in my career journey, I faced rejection and doubted my relevance, feeling on the brink of redundancy. But I soon realized this was all in my head, and with the right mindset, rejection became a stepping stone. Here is how I reframed rejection for growth: 1. Rejection as Redirection Every "no" pushed me closer to the right "yes," guiding me to better opportunities. 2. Learning and Adapting I treated rejection as a chance to refine my skills and adjust my approach for improvement. 3. Built Resilience Each setback strengthened my determination to reach my set goals. 4. Knowing That You Are Not Alone I realised many successful people faced rejection too—so I concluded I was in good company. That helped me relax. 5. Leveraging Feedback Many people would naturally not want to face you with cri
In the heart of Lagos, seven middle-aged women, jolly good friends from a certain Estate united for a fun night. Life had taken them down varied paths—corporate managers, homemakers and entrepreneurs—but they held their bond fiercely. This time, they were together to celebrate Adanna’s 50th birthday (fictional name and age, but true story). A club night had been the unanimous choice, something to bring back the zest of their younger days. Days of planning went into this night, with contributions pulled from spouses and mutual friends. When the funds were gathered, they decided they could afford one of the biggest clubs in Lagos but had to be thrifty on the actual spending. The choice was made: they’d secure a cabana, order bottles of wine, some plates of spicy chicken suya, and some bottled water. The grandeur was set, and for that night, they would be "big girls" in Lagos. What they didn’t know however was that their thoughts were mere dreams of what was to be and not th