Talks at Google

Ep369 - Jia Jiang | Why Rejection is Awesome

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Aug 4, 2023
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Jia's Rejection Experiment

  • Jia Jiang's "love story" with rejection began with fear, prompting a 100-day rejection experiment.
  • He asked to play soccer in a stranger's backyard, revealing his unusual approach.
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The American Dream vs. Jia's Dream

  • Jia Jiang came to the US with entrepreneurial dreams, but pursued a conventional path of security instead.
  • He achieved the "American Dream" but felt unfulfilled, realizing he'd rejected his own aspirations.
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Wife's Encouragement

  • Jia Jiang's wife encouraged him to pursue his entrepreneurial dream, even though it meant risk and rejection.
  • She reminded him that life is too short for regrets and that she believed in his potential.
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