Rejection Proof
By Jia Jiang
How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible. Harmony, 2015.
Summary of Rejection Proof book by Jia Jiang
A fascinating look at rejection from every angle, from understanding and overcoming the fear of rejection to learning how to increase your chances of a yes while becoming perfectly okay with a no.
Chapters in Rejection Proof book summary
What do you get from this book? Learn how debilitating the fear of rejection is and how to overcome it
Fear of rejection is a common human experience, but confidence and calmness can make it less painful
A world of possibilities is opened to those brave enough to face rejection
The human body treats rejection the same way it treats physical trauma, but choosing revenge won’t make you feel better
The secret to overcoming the fear of rejection is to seek your own approval rather than that of others
Take the emotion out of rejection by understanding that it is an opinion and there are no universally bad ideas
After being rejected, continuing the conversation can dissipate the pain of rejection while bringing understanding and new opportunities
Giving a reason for your request and acknowledging the other person’s concerns can help your chances of receiving a yes
Avoid sugarcoating rejections—when you have to reject someone, give the news honestly, quickly, and directly
Look for the positives behind rejection and you can find motivation and proof that you’re ahead of the curve
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Who should read Rejection Proof book
- Salespeople
- entrepreneurs
- job hunters
- anyone wanting to overcome their fear of being rejected
About the author of Rejection Proof
Jia Jiang
Jia Jiang is the CEO of Wiju Learning and runs the Rejection Therapy website. After blogging about his 100 Days of Rejection challenge, Jiang wrote his book Rejection Proof. Jiang grew up in Beijing, China, and moved to the United States when he was sixteen, later studying at Brigham Young University and Duke University.
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