Rejection
Rejection
The Topgolf Founders Fought Through Countless Rejections -- and Built America's Favorite New Game
After being shunned by investors and struggling to find their audience, a big-thinking partner helped guide these founders to viral success.
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Rejection
Don't Take Rejection Personally
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Rejection
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