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What I learned from 100 days of rejection | Jia Jiang

Video · 2015 · Jia Jiang, entrepreneur & author of 'Rejection Proof' · TED

He got rejected on purpose for 100 days. Here's what happened to his fear.

Who it's for

Jiang tells how he set out to be rejected every day for 100 days with deliberately odd requests (asking a stranger for $100, a 'burger refill').

Fearful, avoidant, playing it safe socially→Curious, a bit braver, willing to try a small ask

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What it is

In this talk from TEDxMtHood (2015, about 15 minutes), entrepreneur Jia Jiang describes deliberately seeking rejection every day for 100 days, making unusual requests such as asking a stranger to lend him $100 and asking for a 'burger refill' at a restaurant.

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Free on YouTube.

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Age: Not rated (suggested 13+)

I am malicious because I am miserable.Mary Shelley, Frankenstein, Chapter 17

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