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Overcoming Rejection

Madecraft

Instructor: Madecraft

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • How to reframe rejection in real time using various techniques.

  • How to extract actual lessons from setbacks by taking feedback without defending.

  • How to move forward with self-respect by naming your values.

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June 2026

Assessments

6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

Rejection stings because your brain treats it like a threat to survival, not because you're weak or thin-skinned. In this module, you'll reframe what rejection actually means, get specific about the type you experienced, and pick up self-soothing strategies you can use the next time disappointment hits.

What's included

6 videos1 reading1 assignment

When rejection hits, the story you tell yourself often outruns the facts. In this module, you'll dig into what actually happened, weigh the real cost, and use the experience to surface what you truly want.

What's included

5 videos2 assignments

Every rejection carries information, but only if you're willing to mine it without getting defensive. In this module, you'll borrow a few tricks from theater and audition rooms to extract real lessons from both your setbacks and your wins.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

Knowing when to push and when to walk away is one of the hardest calls you'll make after a setback. In this module, you'll build a decision framework, defuse negative self-talk, and use small shifts to move yourself meaningfully closer to what you want.

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment

Real recovery from rejection isn't about bouncing back to where you were. It's about building a life that's clearer, better supported, and more aligned with what matters to you. In this module, you'll name your values, make your own luck, and put a daily practice in place that compounds into self-respect.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

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