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Although it may not seem like it at the time, a lot of our setbacks set us up for success later on

New Media Works experience, wellness March 17, 2020 1 Minute

I asked my followers to share instances where rejection actually turned out to be redirection and helped them get to a better place in their lives. And I’m hoping it’ll inspire each person reading this into believing that better days are coming.

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Published March 17, 2020

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