"I expect it to happen regularly if we’re breaking new ground. Usually when I get it these days it’s part of a team (co-authoring a paper or proposal) and the first thing I do is share it with the team. It’s easier to endure when you’re not alone. Rejection is so common for everyone in research that I just expect that a bunch of what we submit won’t get funded or won’t get accepted the first time. I always appreciate when reviewers take time to explain why they are rejecting our work and what we can do to fix it (if there’s a chance to revise/resubmit.) Sometimes this also helps us see that we were misunderstood — that what we thought we communicated clearly was received quite differently. Getting together to discuss with others why it was rejected and how we can respond with a better attempt is usually rejuvenating. However bad it is, I give thanks for feedback that helps make our work better. Never quit trying if you really believe what you’re doing is important and needs to be done."
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