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Sep 3, 2023Liked by Elissa Bassist

EXCELLENT! And to always reserve our right to discern what others suggest. To hold on to just the thing that makes us who we are.

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Yes! I'll write a future newsletter (or book) on the trickiness of feedback.

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Great post, thank you!

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Rihanna = Nirvana of Rejection?

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You are a genius. I will quote this/you.

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Muah, Elissa!

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Sep 7, 2023Liked by Elissa Bassist

Powerful. I've sent to writer friends and eagerly await the next installment!

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You're funny, I think I am funny, can you teach being funnier....I enjoyed this post a lot..thanks

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Spot on! The most useful discussion of rejection I’ve come across! Thanks for putting your brilliant brain to work on this, funny woman.

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Sep 5, 2023Liked by Elissa Bassist

I received a rejection email minutes after reading this post. I'm getting closer to 100! I'll never quit.

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Sep 4, 2023Liked by Elissa Bassist

I love this post! Totally shifted the way I view rejection. :) Thank you!!

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Sep 4, 2023Liked by Elissa Bassist

Fucking brilliant. Will share far and wide.

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Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Well shoot! I can’t upload a picture but I’ll email it! Your book is on our “recommended shelf” in our local book store.

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!!! The highest honor! I cannot wait for the picture.

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Yes, this is so, so good!!

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I cannot wait for parts 2-9!!!

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Rejection will never feel the same!

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