Insights from ‘Rejection Proof’ by Jia Jiang Flashcards
Who is Jia Jiang, and what fear did he struggle with?
Jia Jiang is a Chinese immigrant with entrepreneurial aspirations who struggled with a fear of rejection.
What was Jia Jiang’s ‘100 days of rejection’ experiment?
He challenged himself to face rejection daily by making unusual requests, to build resilience and overcome his fear.
True or False: Rejection is always a personal judgment.
False
What lesson did Jia Jiang learn about rejection from offering mint ice cream?
Rejection is often a matter of personal preference rather than a judgment of the person making the request.
In what scenario did violinist Joshua Bell experience rejection in public?
He played at a busy DC metro station and was largely ignored, highlighting how audience context matters in acceptance or rejection.
Fill in the blank: Jia Jiang suggests asking ‘___’ before accepting rejection as final.
Why
What alternative was offered to Jia Jiang when he asked to give the safety speech on a Southwest flight?
He was allowed to give the welcome speech after the safety talk instead.
According to Jia Jiang, what is a good tactic after facing an initial rejection?
Make a smaller or alternative request, as people may be more receptive to it.
How did a McDonald’s worker respond when Jia Jiang asked for a breakfast item outside breakfast hours?
The worker offered an alternative, a honey-roasted griddle cake with cheese, after hearing his revised request.
True or False: Every rejection has a downside.
False
What are the three potential benefits of facing rejection?
Rejection can build rejection immunity, increase motivation to prove oneself, and provide insight for improvement.
What famous athlete used rejection as motivation to work harder?
Michael Jordan used rejection from his high school basketball team as motivation to improve.
How did Thomas Edison view his multiple failures in inventing the lightbulb?
He saw them as discovering ways that didn’t work, not as failures.
According to Jia Jiang, what is a self-imposed form of rejection?
Not asking for something at all, which results in automatic rejection and missed opportunities.
