Leadership Track
What I Learned From 100 Days of Rejection
Jia Jiang shares how he intentionally sought out rejection for 100 consecutive days, making unusual requests like asking strangers for money or requesting a “burger refill” at a fast-food restaurant. Through this experiment, he discovered that rejection is often not as painful or final as we imagine, and that persistence, curiosity, and the way you ask can dramatically change outcomes.
The key takeaway: rejection isn’t something to avoid, it’s something to learn from, because it builds resilience, confidence, and ultimately opens doors you wouldn’t have tried otherwise.
Jia Jiang/
Entrepreneur & Author
Why winners win?
Drawing from her experience as a world champion adventure racer and firefighter, Robyn breaks down the core traits that consistently drive winning teams and individuals: a relentless commitment to a bigger mission, the ability to adapt under pressure, deep trust within teams, and a mindset that embraces challenges rather than avoids them.
Her central idea is simple but powerful: winners don’t just rely on talent, they build habits, resilience, and team dynamics that allow them to perform when it matters most.
Robyn Benincasa /
Adventure Racer
