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Helping Teens Turn Rejection Into Success

Mar 06, 2023


Rejection is a difficult experience for a student to endure, but rejection can actually be a powerful motivator. Students can use it to set the stage for greater success in future endeavors. Harlan Cohen, best selling author and renowned speaker (The Naked Roommate and more books) joins Cyndy McDonald for a conversation on how rejection can be a catalyst rather than an obstacle for students.



Harlan Cohen

Harlan Cohen is a New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and speaker who has visited over 500 college campuses. He is the author of 7 books with over 1 million copies in print. His titles include, Win or Learn: The Naked Truth About Turning Every Rejection Into Your Ultimate Success, The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into In College, and The Naked Roommate: For Parents Only. Harlan is a frequent guest on television, radio, and podcasts. He is the founder of Best First Year (bestfirstyear.com), an online college readiness program and BeforeCollege.TV. He has a large following on TikTok @helpmeharlan and Instagram @harlancohen, where he posts college and life tips. Harlan is based in Chicago, IL and lives with his wife, three children, and two dogs.


Show Notes

Harlan Cohen offers resources for counselors, parents and students. You can follow Harlan on social media:

  • Instagram: @harlancohen
  • TikTok: @helpmeharlan


More Resources

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New Course for College Freshman: Best First Year Course


Other Interviews

Like this interview with Harlan?  See more on my youtube channel @CyndyMcDonaldsChannel


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