Overcoming Rejection to Grow and Reach Your Dreams with Steven Solomon

11/03/2025 46 min Temporada 5 Episodio 395
Overcoming Rejection to Grow and Reach Your Dreams with Steven Solomon

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Have you ever faced a roadblock or been rejected on the path to your dreams? In this episode, I sit down with Steven Solomon, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, who shares his journey of perseverance in the face of setbacks. It's frustrating when you encounter unexpected challenges on the road to success, it leaves you wondering if you should keep pushing forward or change direction. Steven shares how being denied admission to medical school gave him clarity and fueled his drive toward his dream. He reveals how to turn setbacks into stepping stones and pursue your dreams with renewed resilience and determination.Steven's story is one of perseverance and personal growth. After his denial to medical school, he chose to reapply, ultimately finding his true calling in psychiatry. This experience became a turning point, shaping his perspective on life and his approach to helping others. Steven's open and honest reflections and relatable experiences offer encouragement in the midst of the struggle for self development and the transformative potential of emotional growth. His emphasis on being vulnerable, seeking consistent personal development and developing deep, meaningful relationships is a powerful message of hope and perseverance. In this episode, you will be able to:Overcoming rejection and pursuing dreams leads to greater resilience and determination in your career journey.Seeking therapy as a professional is key to maintaining mental well-being and unlocking your full potential.Developing supportive friendships in adulthood provides a vital network for personal and professional growth.Transitioning careers toward personal fulfillment empowers you to live a more purpose-driven life.Embracing vulnerability and growth in men fosters emotional intelligence and authentic connections in both personal and professional spheres.The key moments in this episode are:00:14:29 - The Hardest Part is to Start 00:20:44 - Embracing Relational Development 00:23:50 - Gradual Self-Reflection and Growth 00:27:28 - Openness to Feedback 00:30:22 - Setting Boundaries in Conversations 00:34:54 - Pursuit of Happiness and Self-Advocacy 00:41:40 - Overcoming Challenges in Pursuit of Self-Worth 00:45:22 - Struggling with Worth and Value Connect with Steven SolomonWebsitewww.getinfellaspod.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/getinfellaspod/ Connect with Mike ForresterPodcast Websitehttps://LivingFearlessTodayPodcast.com Coaching Websitehttps://www.hicoachmike.com/ LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hicoachmike/ Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@hicoachmike Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hicoachmike Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hicoachmike

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