My Life After 10,000 Rejections | Simon Wang | TEDxUTA

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What if every rejection is leading you to the life you're meant to live? Every "no" carries a lesson. Every setback builds resilience. Every rejection moves you one step closer to the opportunity that changes everything. Stop fearing rejection. Start collecting it. If this message resonates with you, I'd love to hear your rejection story or speak at your school, organization, or event. ?LetsGetRejected@gmail.com You're one rejection away from changing your life. Originally from Taiwan, Simon moved to the United States at age 6, raised by his single mother from Thailand. Her courage to start a new life in a foreign country without speaking the language, her relentless work ethic, and the quiet sacrifices became the blueprint for Simon’s own life instilling in him perseverance, grit, and a deep sense of gratitude. Despite coming from a nontraditional background, a non-target school, navigating immigrant struggles, visa challenges, and learning English, Simon was able to land roles a

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