Drive On: Helping Veterans Navigate PTSD & Life After Military Service

Go for No Turning Rejection Into Success

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Andrea Waltz, co-author of Go for No, shares the transformative power of embracing rejection as a pathway to success. In this conversation, Andrea explores how shifting perspectives on failure can lead to resilience, personal growth, and professional achievement. Drawing from her book, she outlines how hearing "no" can be a stepping stone rather than a roadblock and how military veterans, professionals, and anyone looking to push past barriers can apply this mindset to their lives. From career transitions to overcoming mental hurdles, Andrea highlights actionable strategies to turn setbacks into valuable learning experiences.

01:00 - Introducing Andrea Waltz and Go for No

04:30 - The concept of "Yes is the destination, No is how you get there"
08:15 - Lessons from failure and embracing a growth mindset
15:00 - Applying the Go for No mindset to career transitions
22:45 - Building resilience and confidence through rejection
30:00 - Practical advice for practicing persistence

Links & Resources
  • Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
  • Website: https://www.goforno.com/
  • Follow Andrea Waltz on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoforNo
  • Follow Andrea Waltz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GoforNo
  • Follow Andrea Waltz on Twitter/X: https://x.com/GoforNo
  • Follow Andrea Waltz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goforno/
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    Drive On: Helping Veterans Navigate PTSD & Life After Military ServiceBy Scott DeLuzio
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