Stay afloat in an ocean of rejection by controlling the three self-biases: Personal, Pervasive, and Permanent.
Buoyancy Three Ps
Core Principle
Pink's Buoyancy framework helps you process rejection healthily by challenging three cognitive biases. Rejection is not Personal (they rejected the offer, not you), not Pervasive (one no doesn't mean all nos), and not Permanent (today's no may be tomorrow's yes).
Step-by-Step Execution
Example in Action
You just got rejected on 5 calls in a row. Your inner voice says: 'I'm terrible at this.' [Personal] 'Nobody wants what I'm selling.' [Pervasive] 'This will never work.' [Permanent] Reframe: 'They weren't the right fit.' [Not Personal] '5 calls is a tiny sample. My close rate is 15% -- I need 33 calls to close 5.' [Not Pervasive] 'My last 3 deals all came from prospects who said no the first time.' [Not Permanent] Before the next call, ask yourself: 'Can I help this person?' The question triggers preparation, not false confidence.
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