In a town in Delta State, there was a young man named Emeka who dreamed of getting a good job after graduation. He applied to many companies. One rejection came. Then another. Then another. Soon, the rejection emails became too many to count. At first, Emeka felt discouraged. He started doubting himself. “Maybe I’m not good enough,” he thought. One day, after receiving yet another rejection, his older brother said something that changed his mindset. “Rejection is not always refusal. Sometimes, it is redirection.” Those words stayed with him. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, Emeka began improving his skills. He took online courses. He learned new software. He improved his communication. He worked on his weaknesses. Months later, he applied again—this time with more confidence and better preparation. Eventually, he got hired by a respected company. Looking back, he realized something powerful. Those rejections were painful, but they pushed him to grow. If everything had worked out too early, he might never have improved. Many people see rejection as failure. But sometimes, rejection is preparation in disguise. Not every closed door is meant to stop you. Some are meant to redirect you toward something better. Have you ever experienced a rejection that later worked out for your good?
