TED: What I learned from 100 days of rejection | Jia Jiang

The speaker shares a personal journey of overcoming the fear of rejection, starting from a childhood experience that left a lasting impact. Inspired by Bill Gates, the speaker initially aimed to conquer the world but faced setbacks due to fear of rejection. Discovering rejection therapy, the speaker embarked on a 100-day challenge to seek rejection intentionally, learning valuable lessons and transforming rejection into opportunities. The journey highlights the power of persistence, the importance of asking 'why,' and the potential to turn rejection into personal growth and success.

What was the teacher's intention behind the gift-giving activity?

• To test students' patience

• To teach students about sharing

• To encourage students to compliment each other

• To reward students for good behavior

How did the speaker feel after the classroom activity?

• Indifferent and bored

• Happy and excited

• Embarrassed and rejected

• Proud and confident

What was the speaker's teenage ambition after being inspired by Bill Gates?

• To become a famous author

• To travel the world

• To build the biggest company and buy Microsoft

• To become a teacher

What realization did the speaker have about his fear of rejection?

• It was beneficial for his career

• It was a common fear among his peers

• It was holding him back from achieving his dreams

• It was a minor issue

What is the main idea behind 'rejection therapy'?

• To ignore rejection and move on

• To desensitize oneself to rejection by seeking it out

• To seek acceptance from everyone

• To avoid rejection at all costs

What was the speaker's first challenge in his rejection therapy journey?

• Asking for a burger refill

• Becoming a Starbucks greeter

• Requesting to plant a flower

• Borrowing $100 from a stranger

What lesson did the speaker learn from the 'burger refill' challenge?

• Staying engaged can reduce fear

• People are not willing to help

• Running away is the best option

• Rejection is always negative

How did the speaker's experience at Krispy Kreme impact him?

• It showed him that unexpected outcomes are possible

• It made him give up on rejection therapy

• It confirmed his fear of rejection

• It discouraged him from trying new things

What did the speaker discover about asking questions during his rejection therapy?

• Questions are irrelevant to rejection

• Avoiding questions is the best strategy

• Asking 'why' can turn a 'no' into a 'yes'

• Questions always lead to rejection

What is the speaker's final message about rejection?

• Rejection is only for the weak

• Rejection should be avoided at all costs

• Rejection is a curse that cannot be overcome

• Rejection can be transformed into a gift