Overcoming Fear through Jia Jiang's 100-Day Rejection Endurance Plan, Becoming Unstoppable
In "Rejection Proof," author Jia Jiang embarks on a transformative journey to conquer his fear of rejection. This self-help book, categorised under genres such as Personal Development, Business, and Self-Improvement, offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to build confidence and resilience.
Jiang, a Chinese immigrant with entrepreneurial aspirations, found his dreams held back by a crippling fear of rejection. Inspired by Jason Comely's Rejection Therapy game, he embarked on a 100-day challenge, making outlandish requests to learn to handle rejection.
The book is divided into 13 chapters, with a prologue, an appendix, and an acknowledgment section. It's a refreshing take on overcoming fear, with Jiang's personal anecdotes adding humor and authenticity to the narrative.
Jiang's book encourages readers to transform fear into opportunity by intentionally seeking rejection. He demonstrates that rejection can be due to factors beyond personal worth, as shown by the example of the Grammy award-winning violinist Joshua Bell, who played in a busy DC metro station and was overlooked by 1,090 people.
The strength of "Rejection Proof" lies in its practical approach. Jiang shares his own experiences and strategies for overcoming fear, showing readers how to handle rejection, build resilience, and turn "no" into "yes."
One key strategy is to approach rejection with a friendly and inquisitive "why not?" attitude. Retreating from a rejected request and crafting a smaller one can also lead to success, as demonstrated when Jiang asked for an alternative to a McGriddle sandwich at McDonald's.
Jiang's transformation from a rejection-fearing individual to someone who embraces challenges is inspiring. He learned that rejection isn't personal and says, "A rejection says more about the rejector than the rejectee."
Through this challenge, Jiang discovered that rejection isn't as scary as he thought, and people are often willing to help or engage when approached with honesty and enthusiasm.
Jia Jiang is the founder of the popular blog and video series 100 Days of Rejection and has been featured in numerous news outlets. He holds an MBA from Duke University and a bachelor's degree in computer science from Brigham Young University.
"Rejection Proof" is more than just a book about overcoming fear; it's a testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit. It's a must-read for entrepreneurs, salespeople, or anyone facing frequent rejections in their personal or professional life. Every rejection, Jiang shows us, can boost rejection immunity, can boost motivation, and generates insight.
