Rejection proof
by Jia Jiang · first published 2015
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"Jia Jiang came to the United States with the dream of being the next Bill Gates. But despite early success in the corporate world, his first attempt to pursue his entrepreneurial dream ended in rejection. Jia was crushed, and spiraled into a period of deep self doubt. But he realized that his fear of rejection was a bigger obstacle than any single rejection would ever be, and he needed to find a way to cope with being told no without letting it destroy him. Thus was born his "100 days of rejection" experiment, during which he willfully sought rejection on a daily basis--from requesting a less
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…ever read that's written from an animal's POV. I liked it. 4/5 The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson (Penguin Classic) - I really liked it. Helped me understand a bit more about Norse mythology. 4.5/5 Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang - I read this earlier in the year; it's about a guy who asked people ridiculous things in an effort to see if they'd say yes or no. I believe the thesis boils down to "Don't be afraid to…
on “Ask HN: Books you read in 2018?” ↗Yay for The Untethered Soul. I would add: Adversaries into Allies: Master the Art of Ultimate Influence Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box Rejection Proof: 100 Days of Rejection, or How to Ask Anything of Anyone at Anytime Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection
on “YC’s 2018 Summer Reading List” ↗Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection by Jia Jiang Highly enjoyable read! This book really captures the entrepreneurial experience of interviewing for insights while focusing…
on “Ask HN: What books helped you in your entrepreneurship journey?” ↗…change because spammers hurt your feelings. You mention that you are an entrepreneur as well, which makes me believe that you need to learn how to overcome your fear of rejection. Check out the book "Rejection Proof" by Jia Jiang.
on “Please don't spam people looking for employment. It's just cruel” ↗Yeah, I think you’ve got it. Either you buy it or go to a different store. I’m pretty sure it was part of the book “Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection” by Jia Jiang.
on “Ask HN: Personal Finance Advice for a 21 yo” ↗