Su...ccess Story #6: Jack Ma and the Story of His Many Rejections
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The person known as Jack Ma in the western world was born under the name of Ma Yun in the year 1964 and in the Zhejiang province of China.
Ma had a difficult and unstable childhood because of his parents’ political activities. If we decide to summarize his life story with only three words, ‘rejection’, ‘perseverance’, and ‘success’ would be the winning nominees, but his inspiring actions move beyond the boundaries of simple abstract concepts such as these.
This is the story of how Jack Ma became one of the richest people in the world.
In primary school, Jack Ma often failed his primary tests which made the whole process of education a burden to go through. He also stated in an interview that he failed three times for middle school and had a difficult time attending it.
After that, he tried to continue his education in universities, but got rejected because he did not qualify. He took the entrance exam four times before being able to proceed with his education.
He then tried to enter the world of business and have a career of his own, but he got rejected 30 times.
Jack Ma went to the police, but they told him that he wasn’t good enough for the force. He also went to KFC, which had just arrived at China. 24 people had applied for the job. 23 people got accepted. Jack Ma did not make the cut.
Now, you may have already started laughing at this absurd story, but the journey of Jack Ma and his rejections does not end here.
Ma tried to apply for the Harvard University but got rejected 10 times before letting it go.
In the early 1995, Jack Ma became interested in the phenomenon of internet. He tried to search for entries about China and its economical infrastructure, but was surprised when he found none.
China did not have a prominent presence in the internet and it was then that Jack Ma first got an idea for a company of his own. He and his friends created an ‘ugly’ website related to China and Chinese products and soon got the attention of several investors.
Jack Ma eventually went on to create many websites for Chinese companies and proved to them that the internet existed!
He eventually founded the Alibaba Group which is now an international conglomerate specializing in ecommerce and technology.
Jack Ma has a famous saying attributed to him. ‘How can you be sure there is no chance for success when you are not willing to try?’
Friends, ask yourself this: What sort of spirit or mindset compels a person to accept rejection for so many times and still have hope for success?
Would we also do the same?
How many rejections would it take before we finally gave in?
Three? Four?
When people see failure or rejection, they come to conclusion that something must be wrong with them. Imagine how Jack Ma must have felt. But he went on. He persevered.
With a net worth of almost $36 billion, Jack Ma is now known as one of the most successful entrepreneur and businessmen of the modern economic landscape, and is often ranked as one of the wealthiest people in the world.
He might have been a police officer now, or a scientist alumnus of Harvard University, but he must be proud of all the rejections that he has gone through for his current situation.
Embrace rejection and failure. It will do nothing but help you find the success that you have always wanted!
A BIG HUG!
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Excellent review, my friend and you are right, many things happen in our life that at first glance seem ridiculous and offensive, but sometimes such things motivate us to more action and finally we achieve success! Thank you @chbartist
En mi opinión personal realmente creo que el problema no es fallar! el problema es no seguir luchando por los triunfos y éxitos que nos esperan en el futuro... porque cada vez que fallamos son oportunidades para lograr aprender un poco mas a ser mejores y a superarnos, es secreto es perseverar y nunca aceptar la derrota. es muy fácil tropezar y a su vez muy difícil levantarse! yo creo que si la vida te golpea o empuja 9 veces y tu te levantas 10 veces, tu eres el ganador y eres digno de éxitos por soñar por tus sueños! porque la vida no es a la suerte, la vida esta llena de oportunidades que no todos saben aprovechar y aveces no se vuelven a repetir. fue inspirador, espero que aya ayudado mi aporte y feliz día!
all you are saying, turn your failures to experience and try again until you get success.
Am I correct?
Tried google translator to read your comment.
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Story of Jack Ma is very inspiring. The best to learn from it is that we must consider rejection as an opportunity and shouldn't ever give up. Keep on trying without worrying about rejection or failure will surely take us to a good position and Jack is biggest example. Currently Alibaba is the biggest Market place and its valued huge in terms or financial numbers. Thanks @chbartist for such a motivational post.
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My opinion if you truly believe self nothing effect your failures every failure give you new chance for success first key of success your failure. You are given nice example.
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I often say there is a reason for everything and this is a great example and it was due for greatness! Failing is never a problem unless you don’t get back up, so it’s not about falling down but how well tou rebound as per this experience.
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rejection and failure gives new experience for future Rejection and failure both are parts of our life for success our achievement thanks for sharing sir famous failure rejection person he is really great person example for all world.
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I have been failing at Weight Loss Coaching for 8 years now and will not give up until my dying breath. I was a fat 4 year old and finally lost "half my size" at the age of 50 using natural methods.
When I first saw the BMI chart in the early 1980's I was one of 15% of obese Americans. When I lost my weight in 2011, 35% of Americans were obese. Now that number is approaching 45% in 2019.
I fail at making money in this life of trying to help others and the stats can get me down. But then someone tells me they were inspired by me to make changes and I gain strength to carry on.
My life of obesity was so needlessly hard. If I can only help one more person. It will all be worth it and then I will look for the next one after that.
Damn! Inspiring though. I am shocked from number of the rejections he faced. and that kfc rejection out of 24 people was a bit funny too, but extremely upsetting. For instance anyone would have given up. but I must say the tendency of sticking up and not giving up is enormous and that only had made him great.
I am happy you shared such an inspiring story, keep it up!
Saludos @chbartist! La perseverancia es un esfuerzo continuo, donde para alcanzar el éxito debemos desarrollar estrategias para solucionar las dificultades.
La perseverancia genera fortaleza, confianza y madurez para entender que cada proceso deja una enseñanza. Muchas iniciativas que hoy son empresas millonarias, tuvieron inicios difíciles, pero estas situaciones fueron las que prepararon los cimientos de estas grandes empresas. La perseverancia se aprende con ejemplos, siguiendo a lideres y desarrollando aptitudes de éxito. Feliz día!Thanku @chbartist I am very grateful that you include my idea in your words and sir Jack ma is also great inspiration for our youth
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