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Scenario

Why encouraging rejection sometimes hurts more than harsh criticism

I got a rejection letter that was actually encouraging but it made me cry harder than the mean ones because now I know I am close but not there yet

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Proximity to success without achievement intensifies the pain of creative frustration.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Poetry — the oldest creative form?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.