Go for No Turning Rejection Into Success

Andrea Waltz, co-author of Go for No, shares the transformative power of embracing rejection as a pathway to success. In this conversation, Andrea explores how shifting perspectives on failure can lead to resilience, personal growth, and professional achievement. Drawing from her book, she outlines how hearing "no" can be a stepping stone rather than a roadblock and how military veterans, professionals, and anyone looking to push past barriers can apply this mindset to their lives. From career transitions to overcoming mental hurdles, Andrea highlights actionable strategies to turn setbacks into valuable learning experiences. 01:00 - Introducing Andrea Waltz and Go for No 04:30 - The concept of "Yes is the destination, No is how you get there" 08:15 - Lessons from failure and embracing a growth mindset 15:00 - Applying the Go for No mindset to career transitions 22:45 - Building resilience and confidence through rejection 30:00 - Practical advice for practicing persistenceLinks & ResourcesVeteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 Website: https://www.goforno.com/ Follow Andrea Waltz on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoforNo Follow Andrea Waltz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GoforNo Follow Andrea Waltz on Twitter/X: https://x.com/GoforNo Follow Andrea Waltz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goforno/TranscriptView the transcript for this episode.