After running a really tough race, and not doing so well it's really hard not to feel bad. But in the the back of my mind is one of my favourite quotes. At a basketball match , after a bad performance, Michael Jordan said "I've failed over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed" and he's dead right, you learn so much more being rejected than when you succeed. And unfortunately, failing happens more often than succeeding a lot of the time. But the word "succeeding '" is subjective, a rejection is more powerful and emotional than a success. And as Callum pointed out "A boo is louder than a cheer" and that's right too, the impact of failing affects you in a deeper way than just winning every time. And that experience of losing time after time is teaching us a lot about life. Persistence, determination, confidence and strength of mind are all being drilled in. Most people started off just like us (apart from Albert and Jesse) and with a little creativity, some willingness to try hard and a never give up attitude, you can be just like Jesse.
Jack Andraka's story of success has come from a lot of failing and rejection. His persistence has helped the survival of mankind, a real medical milestone. He deserves enormous praise for his work. People like Jack are really needed in our society today. He's a gust of fresh air.
Being rejected is like a strong "fail" is ringing in your mind. But if you treat being rejected like a bugle in your ear encouraging you to try again your dream will become reality. I've never really been rejected for big things. But when I was five years old I wasn't allowed to be part of the class counting up to 50 because I mucked it up every time. It was overwhelmingly sad for me. But if I look back now it seems a bit pathetic. But I thought about it for a long time, almost half the year, until I decided to learn my numbers. I practiced a lot and thankfully I made it and became the class "count". That part is still funny.
Aw, shucks, Matthew. For the record though, maybe take me out of that list and put in some who is actually a genius like Isaac Newton or something.
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