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Eco · Climate policy · published 2026-08-26 · via The Guardian

Seeking Rejection on Purpose: A Personal Experiment in Courage

At 21, Sophie Jones decided to confront her fear of rejection by deliberately seeking it for 30 days. Her first challenge was asking a barista if she could make her own coffee, and she was met with kindness rather than refusal. The experience taught her that taking risks can lead to meaningful human connection.

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