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Jiang began his career as a marketing manager for [[Dell]] in [[Austin, Texas]]. He then developed a [[social media]] to-do list app called Hooplus, but one of the major investors dropped out four months into the venture.<ref name="financialpost"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Jim |title=This Startup Founder Experienced '100 Days Of Rejection' And Learned To Love It: Now He's A Huge YouTube Star |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/jia-jiang-and-100-days-of-rejection-2013-11 |date=5 November 2013 |access-date=28 October 2024 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}</ref>
Jiang began his career as a marketing manager for [[Dell]] in [[Austin, Texas]]. He then developed a [[social media]] to-do list app called Hooplus, but one of the major investors dropped out four months into the venture.<ref name="financialpost"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Jim |title=This Startup Founder Experienced '100 Days Of Rejection' And Learned To Love It: Now He's A Huge YouTube Star |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/jia-jiang-and-100-days-of-rejection-2013-11 |date=5 November 2013 |access-date=28 October 2024 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}</ref>


In 2012, after discovering Jason Comely's [[Rejection Therapy]] website,<ref>{{Cite web |title=How 1 man's experiment with rejection led him to happiness |url=https://www.today.com/video/how-1-man-s-experiment-with-rejection-led-him-to-happiness-1434474564000 |access-date=28 October 2024 |website=TODAY.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Stillman |first1=Jessica |title=Afraid of Rejection? How to Avoid It |url=https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/how-to-make-yourself-rejection-proof.html |access-date=28 October 2024 |work=Inc |date=7 November 2013}}</ref> Jiang created a blog and video series titled ''100 Days of Rejection Therapy''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lloyd |first=Andrew |date=24 July 2022 |title=Want to stop feeling hurt when someone says no? Take the rejection therapy challenge |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jul/24/if-you-are-hurt-by-rejection-then-take-the-rejection-therapy-challenge |access-date=28 October 2024 |issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref name="financialpost">{{cite news |last1=Spence |first1=Rick |title=How to conquer your fear of rejection |url=https://financialpost.com/entrepreneur/how-to-conquer-your-fear-of-rejection |date=21 January 2013 |access-date=28 October 2024 |work=Financial Post}}</ref> Jiang ultimately acquired the Rejection Therapy website. He also became the CEO of Wuju Learning, a company that is engaged in "rejection training".<ref name="toast"/>
In 2012, after discovering Jason Comely's [[Rejection Therapy]] website, Jiang created a blog and video series titled ''100 Days of Rejection Therapy'', which went viral on social media.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Stillman |first1=Jessica |title=Afraid of Rejection? How to Avoid It |url=https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/how-to-make-yourself-rejection-proof.html |access-date=28 October 2024 |work=Inc |date=7 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Lloyd |first=Andrew |date=24 July 2022 |title=Want to stop feeling hurt when someone says no? Take the rejection therapy challenge |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jul/24/if-you-are-hurt-by-rejection-then-take-the-rejection-therapy-challenge |access-date=28 October 2024 |issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref name="financialpost">{{cite news |last1=Spence |first1=Rick |title=How to conquer your fear of rejection |url=https://financialpost.com/entrepreneur/how-to-conquer-your-fear-of-rejection |date=21 January 2013 |access-date=28 October 2024 |work=Financial Post}}</ref> Jiang ultimately acquired the Rejection Therapy website. He also became the CEO of Wuju Learning, a company that is engaged in "rejection training".<ref name="toast"/>


In 2013, Jiang gave his first [[TED (conference)#TEDx|TEDx]] talk, ''Surprising Lessons From 100 Days of Rejection'', at TEDxAustin.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jia Jiang {{!}} Speaker {{!}} TED |url=https://www.ted.com/speakers/jia_jiang |access-date=28 October 2024 |website=TED.com |language=en}}</ref> In May 2015, he gave another TEDx talk, ''What I Learned From 100 Days of Rejection'', to a local audience at TEDxMtHood, which was later featured on [[TED.com]] and ''[[TED Radio Hour]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What I learned from 100 days of rejection |date=7 December 2016 |url=https://www.ted.com/talks/jia_jiang_what_i_learned_from_100_days_of_rejection |work=TED.com|access-date=28 October 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Nicioli |first1=Taylor |title=Rejection therapy is trending on TikTok. Here's what experts have to say about it |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/17/health/rejection-therapy-exposure-wellness/index.html |access-date=28 October 2024 |work=CNN |date=17 October 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
In 2013, Jiang gave his first [[TED (conference)#TEDx|TEDx]] talk, ''Surprising Lessons From 100 Days of Rejection'', at TEDxAustin.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jia Jiang {{!}} Speaker {{!}} TED |url=https://www.ted.com/speakers/jia_jiang |access-date=28 October 2024 |website=TED.com |language=en}}</ref> In May 2015, he gave another TEDx talk, ''What I Learned From 100 Days of Rejection'', to a local audience at TEDxMtHood, which was later featured on [[TED.com]] and ''[[TED Radio Hour]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What I learned from 100 days of rejection |date=7 December 2016 |url=https://www.ted.com/talks/jia_jiang_what_i_learned_from_100_days_of_rejection |work=TED.com|access-date=28 October 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Nicioli |first1=Taylor |title=Rejection therapy is trending on TikTok. Here's what experts have to say about it |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/17/health/rejection-therapy-exposure-wellness/index.html |access-date=28 October 2024 |work=CNN |date=17 October 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
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===Books===
===Books===


In 2015, he published the self-help, motivational autobiography titled ''Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pisa |first=Katie |date=9 April 2015 |title=How to make rejection work for you {{!}} CNN Business |url=https://www.cnn.com/2015/04/09/business/turn-rejection-into-a-positive/index.html |access-date=28 October 2024 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Van Ogtrop |first1=Kristin |title=The Invincibility Formula |url=https://time.com/3768610/the-invincibility-formula/ |access-date=28 October 2024 |magazine=TIME |date=2 April 2015 |language=en}}</ref>
In 2015, he published the self-help, motivational autobiography titled ''Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pisa |first=Katie |date=9 April 2015 |title=How to make rejection work for you {{!}} CNN Business |url=https://www.cnn.com/2015/04/09/business/turn-rejection-into-a-positive/index.html |access-date=28 October 2024 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Van Ogtrop |first1=Kristin |title=The Invincibility Formula |url=https://time.com/3768610/the-invincibility-formula/ |access-date=28 October 2024 |magazine=TIME |date=2 April 2015 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=How 1 man's experiment with rejection led him to happiness |url=https://www.today.com/video/how-1-man-s-experiment-with-rejection-led-him-to-happiness-1434474564000 |access-date=28 October 2024 |website=TODAY.com |language=en}}</ref>


In 2024, Jiang signed a deal with [[Simon & Schuster]] for his second book, ''The Art of Achieving Ambitious Things'', scheduled for publication in 2026. The book is intended as a guide for accomplishing personal, professional, or organizational goal.<ref>{{cite news |title=Jia Jiang Secures Deal with Simon & Schuster for His Transformative New Book, "The Art of Achieving Ambitious Things" |url=https://www.bigspeak.com/jia-jiang-secures-deal-with-simon-schuster-for-his-transformative-new-book-the-art-of-achieving-ambitious-things/ |access-date=28 October 2024 |work=BigSpeak |date=19 July 2024}}</ref>
In 2024, Jiang signed a deal with [[Simon & Schuster]] for his second book, ''The Art of Achieving Ambitious Things'', scheduled for publication in 2026. The book is intended as a guide for accomplishing personal, professional, or organizational goal.<ref>{{cite news |title=Jia Jiang Secures Deal with Simon & Schuster for His Transformative New Book, "The Art of Achieving Ambitious Things" |url=https://www.bigspeak.com/jia-jiang-secures-deal-with-simon-schuster-for-his-transformative-new-book-the-art-of-achieving-ambitious-things/ |access-date=28 October 2024 |work=BigSpeak |date=19 July 2024}}</ref>

Revision as of 09:25, 8 November 2024

Jia Jiang
Born
Beijing, China
NationalityAmerican
Alma materBrigham Young University
Duke University
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur, author, speaker
Known for
  • Creator of 100 Days of Rejection Therapy series of video blogs
  • Author of the book Rejection Proof
  • CEO and owner of Rejection Therapy
Websitewww.jiajiang.com

Jia Jiang is an American author, businessperson, and speaker, who is known primarily for his work related to overcoming rejection.[1]

Early life

Jiang was born in Beijing, China, and came to the United States aspiring to become an entrepreneur.[2] He obtained a Bachelor of Computer Science from Brigham Young University[3] and a Master of Business Administration from Duke University.[4]

Career

Jiang began his career as a marketing manager for Dell in Austin, Texas. He then developed a social media to-do list app called Hooplus, but one of the major investors dropped out four months into the venture.[5][6]

In 2012, after discovering Jason Comely's Rejection Therapy website, Jiang created a blog and video series titled 100 Days of Rejection Therapy, which went viral on social media.[7][8][5] Jiang ultimately acquired the Rejection Therapy website. He also became the CEO of Wuju Learning, a company that is engaged in "rejection training".[9]

In 2013, Jiang gave his first TEDx talk, Surprising Lessons From 100 Days of Rejection, at TEDxAustin.[10] In May 2015, he gave another TEDx talk, What I Learned From 100 Days of Rejection, to a local audience at TEDxMtHood, which was later featured on TED.com and TED Radio Hour.[11][12]

Books

In 2015, he published the self-help, motivational autobiography titled Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection.[13][14][15]

In 2024, Jiang signed a deal with Simon & Schuster for his second book, The Art of Achieving Ambitious Things, scheduled for publication in 2026. The book is intended as a guide for accomplishing personal, professional, or organizational goal.[16]

Recognition

Jiang was the recipient of the Golden Gavel Award by Toastmasters International in 2019.[9]

References

  1. ^ Suddath, Claire (7 January 2013). "Rejection Therapy: A Hundred Days of 'No'". Bloomberg. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  2. ^ Tice, Carol (11 July 2013). "How One Entrepreneur Triumphed Over Rejection -- 100 Times". Forbes. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  3. ^ Bay, Andrew T. "BYU Alum Nets 5 Million Views by Seeking Rejection 100 Days Straight". Y Magazine. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Ending His Fear of Rejection". Duke. 12 October 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  5. ^ a b Spence, Rick (21 January 2013). "How to conquer your fear of rejection". Financial Post. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  6. ^ Edwards, Jim (5 November 2013). "This Startup Founder Experienced '100 Days Of Rejection' And Learned To Love It: Now He's A Huge YouTube Star". Business Insider. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  7. ^ Stillman, Jessica (7 November 2013). "Afraid of Rejection? How to Avoid It". Inc. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  8. ^ Lloyd, Andrew (24 July 2022). "Want to stop feeling hurt when someone says no? Take the rejection therapy challenge". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Toastmasters International Announces Jia Jiang as its 2019 Golden Gavel Recipient". Toastmasters International Media Center. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  10. ^ "Jia Jiang | Speaker | TED". TED.com. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  11. ^ "What I learned from 100 days of rejection". TED.com. 7 December 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  12. ^ Nicioli, Taylor (17 October 2024). "Rejection therapy is trending on TikTok. Here's what experts have to say about it". CNN. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  13. ^ Pisa, Katie (9 April 2015). "How to make rejection work for you | CNN Business". CNN. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  14. ^ Van Ogtrop, Kristin (2 April 2015). "The Invincibility Formula". TIME. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  15. ^ "How 1 man's experiment with rejection led him to happiness". TODAY.com. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  16. ^ "Jia Jiang Secures Deal with Simon & Schuster for His Transformative New Book, "The Art of Achieving Ambitious Things"". BigSpeak. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
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