How many opportunities have you ruled out because you were afraid someone else would say no?
In this episode of The Bold Lounge, entrepreneur, author, and creator of 100 Days of Rejection Therapy, Jia Jiang, joins us to explore how a BOLD mindset can change the way we approach rejection, confidence, and ambition.
After an investor’s rejection left him questioning whether he was good enough, Jia created an experiment: spend 100 days making requests likely to be refused, record what happened, and share the results publicly. Those conversations changed his understanding of fear, other people, and his own possibilities.
We talk about the stories we attach to rejection, the freedom that comes from taking “no” less personally, and what we lose when we count ourselves out before anyone else gets a chance to respond. Jia also shares how curiosity, creativity, and the way we frame a request can open unexpected doors.
The conversation continues with his newest book, Easy Discipline: An Unconventional Way to Achieve Ambitious Things. Drawing on his experiences with ADHD and procrastination, Jia introduces four principles: Enjoyment, Artistry, Systems, and Yourself. We explore how understanding yourself and designing a process you enjoy can help you follow through on the goals that matter to you.
This episode offers a practical invitation to ask for more, stay curious about the answer, and build the consistency to keep going. A BOLD mindset grows through those everyday choices.
What is one BOLD ask you are willing to make this week?
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Learn More and Connect with Jia Jiang
LinkedIn: @jiajiang
Instagram: @jiajiang
YouTube: @jiajiang
Website: https://www.jiajiang.com
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