Acharya Prashant explains how to deal with rejection by first examining the source of one's goals. He uses an analogy of being forced to pursue a sport one has no interest in, like basketball, due to family tradition. If one is rejected from such a pursuit, it should be a cause for celebration, not depression. This rejection is a liberation from a burden that was never truly desired. He quotes the saint-poet Kabir Saheb, "It is good that my pot broke, now I am free from the chore of fetching water," to illustrate that the loss of an externally imposed responsibility is a relief. The speaker contrasts this with goals that arise from one's core, from love and conscious choice. When a goal is chosen with discretion, based on criteria like freedom, betterment, and growth, it becomes an indispensable part of one's life. The pursuit of such a goal is a lifelong journey, a continuous attempt. In this context, there can be no final rejection or failure because the love for the target keeps one going. The energy for such a pursuit comes from a loving core and is very difficult to defeat. Acharya Prashant clarifies that the issue is not the rejection itself, but the quality of the chosen goal. Many people pursue goals, like competitive exams, not out of genuine interest but due to external pressures or a lack of direction. For them, rejection is a blessing in disguise. It is foolish to be depressed about not getting something one never truly wanted. The key is to understand where one's goals originate. If they come from a place of unconsciousness or randomness, suffering is inevitable. However, if the goals are a conscious choice born of love, then any defeat can be taken in stride, as the pursuit itself is the reward.