How do you deal with rejection?
Back when I was a first year graphic arts student, my class entered a design competition for the Canadian branch of an international organization.
I can’t recall exactly what the design was for. Something commemorative, and I think it was something round. A coin, maybe. It was a long time ago. Most of the details have faded into the mist of Things That Don’t Matter Much.
What I do remember is the outrage I felt at receiving a warm and fuzzy rejection letter, thanking me for entering the competition, and telling me how much my hard work was appreciated.
Why outrage?
Here’s how the letter began:
“Dear Stanley…”
