 I failed the test. What was it like to have rejection at age six? Does it bother you? Well, in the beginning it did, but then you toughen up. You let it roll off your back. That's part of the game. My mother used to say, that's part of the game. You're going to get rejected. Always think that you're going to be rejected before you are. Then it will never hurt your feelings. You will be suddenly shocked.