Jia Jiang is a resilience expert and entrepreneur known for his viral "100 Days of Rejection" project. Driven by a fear of rejection, he embarked on a quest to seek out rejection daily for 100 days to desensitize himself to it. The project, which he documented in a popular video blog, revealed surprising lessons about human kindness and the destructive nature of the fear of "no." Jiang’s work has since become a global movement, empowering people to overcome their fears and achieve their goals.
The culmination of his journey is his book, Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection, which became an international bestseller. The book provides a practical guide to building resilience and transforming rejection into a tool for growth. His TED Talk, "What I learned from 100 days of rejection," is one of the most-viewed TED Talks of all time, reaching millions of people worldwide and solidifying his reputation as a thought leader on the topic.
Jiang's background in business and technology—he holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Duke University—gives him a unique perspective on how to apply his insights in a corporate context. He is the owner of Rejection Therapy, a website that provides resources for overcoming the fear of rejection, and the CEO of Wuju Learning, a company that offers rejection training for businesses. In 2019, Toastmasters International honored him with the Golden Gavel Award, recognizing his excellence in public speaking.
As a speaker, Jia Jiang shares his personal and often humorous stories from his 100-day journey to help audiences understand the power of reframing their mindset. He provides an actionable framework for building resilience, cultivating confidence, and turning adversity into a competitive advantage. His talks are particularly valuable for sales teams, leaders, and anyone looking to overcome fear and take on new challenges with a fearless mindset.
