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

Jia Jiang shares his journey of overcoming the fear of rejection, which had been a lifelong struggle since a painful childhood experience. Inspired by Bill Gates' ambition, Jiang initially aimed for world domination but found himself paralyzed by fear. He then embarked on a self-imposed "rejection therapy," intentionally seeking rejection for 100 days. One experiment involved asking a stranger for $100, which led him to realize his tendency to avoid uncomfortable situations. Another experiment of requesting a burger refill taught him the value of staying engaged instead of running away. Surprisingly, his request for Olympic-themed donuts at Krispy Kreme went viral, demonstrating the unexpected opportunities that can arise from embracing rejection.