Resilience: Facing Down Rejection and Criticism on the Road to Success

In Resilience, Mark McGuinness explains why your reactions to rejection and criticism are completely understandable—and how to deal with them effectively. Through stories from his own experience, as well as those of famous people who faced rejection and criticism on the road to their success, he will show you that you are far from alone in suffering from rejection and criticism. And he draws on years of experience as a coach to give you practical advice that has been road-tested with hundreds of people facing similar challenges to you. You will learn: • Why rejection and criticism hurt so much • Several ways you may be making rejection worse (without realising it) • How to keep going in spite of multiple rejections • Why your inner critic is (potentially) your best friend • When to ignore the critics—and when to listen • Whether (and how) to respond to insults and abuse • Why success is harder than it looks—and how to deal with it This is not a theoretical book—it’s packed with practical tips and techniques you can apply to your own challenges right away. Whether you’re just setting out, in the middle of your journey, or dealing with the unexpected challenges of success, Resilience will show you how to keep moving forward.