Overcoming Rejection: Lessons from John Legend's Journey

The video discusses how failure is a common precursor to success, emphasizing the importance of persistence and tenacity. The speaker shares personal experiences of repeated rejections before achieving a record deal, highlighting the need to learn from failures. The video also challenges the notion of fixed talent, advocating for continuous learning and skill improvement.

What is a common trait among successful individuals according to the speaker?

• They were always successful

• They had easy journeys

• They learned from failures

• They never faced rejection

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How long did the speaker try to secure a record deal?

• 2 years

• 1 year

• 6 years

• 10 years

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Which record label did the speaker eventually sign with?

• A label outside their country

• One that initially rejected them

• The first label they approached

• A new label

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What does the speaker suggest is necessary even after hearing 'no' multiple times?

• Ignoring feedback

• Trying a different career

• Continuing to pursue the goal

• Giving up

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What misconception did the speaker have when younger?

• Success comes instantly

• All skills are innate

• Talents could not be improved

• Learning was unnecessary

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According to the speaker, what is necessary to improve a skill?

• Luck

• Practice and learning

• Natural talent only

• Ignoring it

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What did the speaker improve over time?

• Singing ability

• Public speaking

• Dancing skills

• Writing skills

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What helped the speaker break through their limitations?

• Natural progression

• Changing careers

• Coaching and study

• Ignoring criticism

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What does the speaker imply about innate talent?

• It is sufficient for success

• It is a myth

• It needs to be cultivated

• It diminishes with time

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What is the speaker's view on the fixed nature of talents?

• They are unchangeable

• They guarantee success

• They are less important than luck

• They evolve with effort

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