As I turned 21, fear was holding me back. So I decided to face it headfirst. It taught me that courage leads to connection – and people who owe you nothing can be astonishingly kind In May 2024, I decided to spend 30 days getting rejected on purpose.
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/26/a-moment-that-changed-me-i-sought-out-rejection)