Monthly Archives: November 2012
Day 14: Give $5 to Five Random People
I have been asking people to do things for me for my rejection therapy. Now I want to turn the table and give something to others. Following my graduate school professor Dan Ariely‘s suggestion, I went on the street and … Continue reading
Rejection Pain is Real
There are people like Jackie in the world, which makes it an amazing place to live and experience. Every day, you might run into your own Jackie, Scott, Robert… However, we can’t expect life to be like a giant sunshine … Continue reading
Day 12 Rejection Therapy: The Reunion. Jackie Delivers Again
Confucius say, great doughnuts come in twos… no he didn’t say that. But it would be such a waste if I only get to meet an amazing person like Jackie once in my life. On Day 12, I ventured to … Continue reading
Day 13 Rejection Therapy: Take an Unregistered Exam
When I saw how hard my wife prepared for her Project Management exam, I got seriously jealous. After driving her for 4 hours to Dallas to take the exam, I decided to do it too myself, cold. Respectful, though incredulous, … Continue reading
100 Days Rejection Therapy Q&A
Hello fans of my blog. I have received hundreds of heart-warming messages from you through my blog, and thousands through Youtube. I am inspired and overwhelmed by your encouragement. I tried to reply to each message, then I started to … Continue reading
Day 11 Rejection Therapy: Learn Sales From the #2 Car Salesman in the Country
It’s hard to meet #2 in the country in anything, whether it’s Joe Biden or The Patriots. However, I met the self-claimed #2 ranked salesman in the country on my 11th day of Rejection Therapy. An entrepreneur needs to know … Continue reading
Krispy Kreme, Give Jackie a Raise!
I started this Rejection Therapy project to toughen my mind, but Jackie at Krispy Kreme softened my soul. If everyone in the service industry is like Jackie, the world would be a much, much better place. Now, we need to … Continue reading
Day 10 Rejection Therapy: Listen to Happy Birthday Song When It’s Not My Birthday
When celebrating birthday, having a bunch of people singing Happy Birthday to you is still the coolest part. Now, who says you can only get that treatment on your birthday? I am trying to test this theory at Cheesecake Factory … Continue reading
Day 9 Rejection Therapy: Send Stuff to Santa Claus Through Fedex
I’m sure a lot of kids send letters to Santa Claus asking for gifts. Have you ever shipped stuff to Santa, so someone who might need can get it? I am going to give it a try at Fedex. If … Continue reading
Day 8 Rejection Therapy: Get Number One Spot in Best Buy’s Thanksgiving Line
It’s Thanksgiving! Yes, you get in line for 5 hours hoping to grab the 80% discount on a laptop. However, I bet you have never been number one in line before. Do you know how it feels to be number … Continue reading