<p>Not only does author A.J. Jacobs get rejected constantly, he even rejects 98% of his own ideas. Through the rejection Jacobs has become a NY Times best selling author. His books chronicling his social experiments are famous worldwide. How did A.J. Jacobs, a man who still struggles with natural self-confidence, rise to the top? You’re about to find out!</p>

Not only does author A.J. Jacobs get rejected constantly, he even rejects 98% of his own ideas. Through the rejection Jacobs has become a NY Times best selling author. His books chronicling his social experiments are famous worldwide. How did A.J. Jacobs, a man who still struggles with natural self-confidence, rise to the top? You’re about to find out!

07 - A.J. Jacobs: “Faking it until you feel it.”

Mark Malkoff talks to top achievers about how their amazing persistence has shaped their careers and lives. Want to be more tenacious, relentless, and resilient in the things you care about? Then this is the podcast for you! Guests give practical tips on how to achieve your goals and dreams while going past constant roadblocks and persevering during difficult times. These include Soledad O'Brien (EMMY winning journalist), Alan Menken (Oscar winning composer), Aasif Manvi (Daily Show with Jon Stewart), and Mike Massimino (former NASA astronaut).

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