Man you're late, I already started my 100 days of daily YT Shorts 2 weeks ago 😏 (And good luck with your 10k book challenge. I'm sure you'll make it. It's actually only 9.999—I'll happily buy one.)
I'm an Associate Professor of Communication at Santa Monica College. I have been showing your Rejection Therapy Ted Talk to my students ever since a friend shared it with me years ago. I love your creative way of thinking, your honest and humorous way of speaking and the bold experiments you engage in and share with all of us. I love the topic of your new book and can't wait to read it! I have been trying to drop 5 pounds since January and I haven't been able to do it. It's so pathetic. I'd really like to drop 20 pounds. I was there several years ago. I don't want it to consume my life...pun intended! I want it to be fun, like you're suggesting.
Hello professor! Let's get that 20 pounds in the next 100 days. It will take some major changes - work out and diet. If you are committed, you can do it. But just know, you aren't doing this forever. Just 100 days.
What is your book that you are working on Liz? How long have you been working on it for? I spent 4.5 years on writing, finishing, and publishing my book...I initially thought the whole process would take me 6 months!
This is a good wakeup call. Thank you Igor. I've been working on it for a number of years as well but drastically refined the concept and positioning about a month ago. It's called Statecrafting which is about seeing and reshaping your inner state so it aligns with rather than sabotages the future you're reaching for.
Can we do an exchange? I will preorder a hardcover version of your book if you order a copy of my paperback book. My book is about hiking and aims to inspire people to spend more time in nature and appreciate the outdoors more. Would you be interested in that?
With this exchange I will help you with your goal and you can help me with mine, which is to sell 1,000 copies of my book.
Fantastic! Thank you so much! I just preordered the hardcover version of your book and took a screenshot of the receipt. Looking forward to reading your book and to follow along on your 10,000 copies journey!
This is exactly what I need, after proving to myself repeatedly that stressfully striving towards goals does not work. Have already been experimenting with easy discipline (love that phrase) going for runs and voice dictating things rather than keeping myself chained to my desk. Love this idea of achieving goals through play and will apply it to my own book!!!
Thank you Jia for asking. It's called Statecrafting which is the art and practice of seeing and reshaping your inner state so it supports rather than sabotages your goals. As an example, I have an inner pattern of over-efforting that took me a while to see. I'm in the process of reshaping it so I can work with more ease. Which is exactly why your book speaks to me! I purchased yours this morning and am excited to read
Jia - Count me in. I am still chasing my goal of becoming a contestant on the CBS Show Survivor, and this looks like a win-win situation for both of us. I try my best to help you learn how to sell 10,00 copies of your new book, and you help me learn how to market myself better for Survivor.
This is actively perfect, Jia, I have a similar mission heading into the release of my next book in Oct, aiming to sell 10k over 12 months so I’m thrilled to see your accelerated, fun version of this, wishing you the best!
Hi! I met you through HCI (Health Conch Institute) 100 days of rejection project you shared with us! Guess I have followed you here! You are always pushing the boundaries - and hoping all of us are to get on that edge of the seat with you! Oh Boy! Pie the sky - yeah why not! I am game to watch you and hopefully allow myself to be courageous enough to set a goal for my EP coming out in June!
Cool! I ended up using all the life coaching techniques on myself and does it make a difference! Tho the 100 days of rejection is sth I still have not done.
EP = Extended Play. Musical recordings of 3-6 songs! It's a mini-album an artist put out especially when they first start. I'm planning to release one in June! Ahhhhhh!
I pre-ordered mine! I appreciate your work and recently built a module in a Creativity and Visual Thinking class around the idea of becoming Rejection Proof. I’ll share your quest with my class. Can’t wait to see you achieve your goal.
Ambitious and focused. Setting a clear goal of 10,000 copies turns the book launch into a disciplined campaign, instead of a hope.
The takeaway is simple: I’m experiencing this mindset shift firsthand. The Rejection Therapy app is helping me build daily courage and turn rejection into forward momentum. Thank you for that. Looking forward to reading Easy Ambition!
Man you're late, I already started my 100 days of daily YT Shorts 2 weeks ago 😏 (And good luck with your 10k book challenge. I'm sure you'll make it. It's actually only 9.999—I'll happily buy one.)
Felix, we can still do it together. What's your youtube channel?
https://www.youtube.com/@FelixHofmann
That's really good, Felix! Really good. I like your channel! Keep it up.
I'm an Associate Professor of Communication at Santa Monica College. I have been showing your Rejection Therapy Ted Talk to my students ever since a friend shared it with me years ago. I love your creative way of thinking, your honest and humorous way of speaking and the bold experiments you engage in and share with all of us. I love the topic of your new book and can't wait to read it! I have been trying to drop 5 pounds since January and I haven't been able to do it. It's so pathetic. I'd really like to drop 20 pounds. I was there several years ago. I don't want it to consume my life...pun intended! I want it to be fun, like you're suggesting.
Hello professor! Let's get that 20 pounds in the next 100 days. It will take some major changes - work out and diet. If you are committed, you can do it. But just know, you aren't doing this forever. Just 100 days.
This is so fun — and so smart! I can't wait to learn from you about how to sell books. :)
Hi Kate! So good to hear from you. I'm also learning by trying, both traditional means and moonshots/absurd means.
What are you working on Kate? I'm working on a book too. I need to decide on a strategy to grow an audience.
What is your book that you are working on Liz? How long have you been working on it for? I spent 4.5 years on writing, finishing, and publishing my book...I initially thought the whole process would take me 6 months!
This is a good wakeup call. Thank you Igor. I've been working on it for a number of years as well but drastically refined the concept and positioning about a month ago. It's called Statecrafting which is about seeing and reshaping your inner state so it aligns with rather than sabotages the future you're reaching for.
That is a very interesting concept! Good luck with finishing it! Please share it once you are done!
Hi Jia,
Can we do an exchange? I will preorder a hardcover version of your book if you order a copy of my paperback book. My book is about hiking and aims to inspire people to spend more time in nature and appreciate the outdoors more. Would you be interested in that?
With this exchange I will help you with your goal and you can help me with mine, which is to sell 1,000 copies of my book.
Here is the link to my book, Out in Nature: https://www.amazon.com/Out-Nature-Igor-Bravemore/dp/B0F3PSXHRX
And here are all the pictures that go along with each chapter: https://www.igorbravemore.com/Out-in-nature
Also, I've been a long-time newsletter subscriber of yours, though under a different email address. Just search for Igor to find me if you so wish.
I read your Rejection Therapy book many years ago and have long been a fan of your work!
Let's do it. Just bought your book!
When you buy mine, screenshot your receipt. I will show you something really cool for being a supporter.
Fantastic! Thank you so much! I just preordered the hardcover version of your book and took a screenshot of the receipt. Looking forward to reading your book and to follow along on your 10,000 copies journey!
This is exactly what I need, after proving to myself repeatedly that stressfully striving towards goals does not work. Have already been experimenting with easy discipline (love that phrase) going for runs and voice dictating things rather than keeping myself chained to my desk. Love this idea of achieving goals through play and will apply it to my own book!!!
What's your book about, Liz.
Thank you Jia for asking. It's called Statecrafting which is the art and practice of seeing and reshaping your inner state so it supports rather than sabotages your goals. As an example, I have an inner pattern of over-efforting that took me a while to see. I'm in the process of reshaping it so I can work with more ease. Which is exactly why your book speaks to me! I purchased yours this morning and am excited to read
Count me in… afterall, your selfie challenge several years ago led me down a crazy rabbit hole of bravery and enlightenment.
I even wrote about it here. https://medium.com/@yvonneleehawkins/what-a-selfie-challenge-taught-me-about-insanity-bravery-and-willpower-2b6284c27dc5
You’ve gained a life long supporter and friend.
Hi Yvonne! So good to hear from you again! Yes it was great times. Just know, the future is full of adventure and challenges. Let's have fun together.
Hi Jia - My big goal is to land a composer job on a TV series or a video game, so all my daily work can once again be in composing music.
That's a beautiful goal. Want to do this with me for the next 100 days?
Sure! However I may need some inspiration so I can come up with the 14 audacious weekly goals. Looking forward to follow your journey on this
Also, you can listen to my music on any streaming service. Here is my Spotify artist profile:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6da7uVfUN34gUzDFXzOd1c?si=yPj_Ya4KTt2dmAbeykgurw
Jia - Count me in. I am still chasing my goal of becoming a contestant on the CBS Show Survivor, and this looks like a win-win situation for both of us. I try my best to help you learn how to sell 10,00 copies of your new book, and you help me learn how to market myself better for Survivor.
PEACE
Andrew
Ordered! Can't wait to read it! I know you will get 10K!
I love this: The core idea of Easy Discipline is to turn audacious, ambitious, impossible goals into reality by turning the pursuit into play.
Colleen, upload your receipt here. https://www.jiajiang.com/10000
Would love to see your name on the wall.
Good luck! I pre-bought your audiobook; I hope that counts! I enjoy your work and am happy to support your goal!
Oh yes! Hold on to your receipt! I have some cool coming out soon.
This is actively perfect, Jia, I have a similar mission heading into the release of my next book in Oct, aiming to sell 10k over 12 months so I’m thrilled to see your accelerated, fun version of this, wishing you the best!
Leanne, let's do this together in the next 100 days! Set up your own pre-order campaign.
Hi! I met you through HCI (Health Conch Institute) 100 days of rejection project you shared with us! Guess I have followed you here! You are always pushing the boundaries - and hoping all of us are to get on that edge of the seat with you! Oh Boy! Pie the sky - yeah why not! I am game to watch you and hopefully allow myself to be courageous enough to set a goal for my EP coming out in June!
I remember HCI very well! It was one of my favorite events. Too bad it was online. Otherwise I would have loved to meet all the awesome coaches.
What's EP?
Cool! I ended up using all the life coaching techniques on myself and does it make a difference! Tho the 100 days of rejection is sth I still have not done.
EP = Extended Play. Musical recordings of 3-6 songs! It's a mini-album an artist put out especially when they first start. I'm planning to release one in June! Ahhhhhh!
I pre-ordered mine! I appreciate your work and recently built a module in a Creativity and Visual Thinking class around the idea of becoming Rejection Proof. I’ll share your quest with my class. Can’t wait to see you achieve your goal.
I appreciate it, Betsy! Screenshot the receipt. I will show you something really cool soon for being a supporter.
Hi Betsy, upload your receipt here. https://www.jiajiang.com/10000
Would love to see your name on the wall.
Looking forward to watching you do this!
I recently set a goal of 10,000 copies in 2 years for a soon-to-be-released book. And I thought THAT was ambitious 😝.
10,000 copies in 2 years is a really good goal. 10,000 pre-orders are just nuts. But let's chase our dreams together.
Ambitious and focused. Setting a clear goal of 10,000 copies turns the book launch into a disciplined campaign, instead of a hope.
The takeaway is simple: I’m experiencing this mindset shift firsthand. The Rejection Therapy app is helping me build daily courage and turn rejection into forward momentum. Thank you for that. Looking forward to reading Easy Ambition!