City Quote by Jack Ma
“There's an examination for young people to go to university. I failed it three times. I failed a lot. So I applied to 30 different jobs and got rejected. I went for a job with the police; they said, 'You're no good.' I even went to KFC when it came to my city. Twenty-four people went for the job. Twenty-three were accepted.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal Failure and Persistence, 2015
Repeated academic and job rejections taught resilience and the value of perseverance.
In simple terms: Failure led to persistence and eventual success.
Key Takeaway
Persist despite setbacks and keep trying.
Themes
failure
perseverance
career
resilience
learning
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- job applications
- skill development
- networking
- entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
adversity
growth mindset
opportunity seeking
Questions to Reflect On
- What lessons did you learn from each rejection?
- How can you turn setbacks into advantages?
A Different Perspective
Success may still require external opportunities beyond personal effort.
