Not all closed doors are also locked

“Not all closed doors are closed … some are closed due to the weather.” Thapelo Jonas

It is often said that only two things are certain in life, death and taxes. Yet another thing that qualifies to be placed in that category is ‘call’. Each person has to knock on at least one door in their life, whether it is when they are looking for work, acquiring capital for the start-up of their company or even when they obtain a scholarship to study at the university. It is an unavoidable reality; everyone is forced to knock on certain doors to get ahead in life.

But guess that? Many of us are paralyzed with fear when we have to knock on some of these important doors. The big question is why?

It is a song that you will hear in the mouth of many people, “there is no work; I have been trying to apply for years …” And this hymn, in my opinion two hundred, is not 100 percent accurate.

First of all, the advent of the Internet has exposed people to online job applications, people can sit behind their chairs and send their resume or business proposals via email and finally conclude five days after that the post was taken.

And yes, technology has given us the convenience and speed to accelerate these processes, but it is the passive approach that it instills that should not replace an action-oriented approach that our predecessors had.

We must adopt that attitude that says “If you do not respond to my request or proposal, I will physically go and knock on your doors.”

The truth is; There is an employer looking for someone with your talents, skills, and personality, yet you won’t always notice when the four-page document lands in your inbox.

It is always action that separates the extraordinary from the ordinary.

But taking action isn’t always easy for some of us … so where do you start developing this action-oriented approach?

# 1. Develop your speaking and writing skills

When applying for a vacancy or securing capital for your business, you must first realize that you are selling a product called YOU. And the sales success of that product depends on the power of persuasion you have.

Practice how you will use the words when asked to describe why the prospective employer or investor should hire you or fund your business, often referred to as an elevator pitch.

Create a sales copy that you understand of a YOU product.

# 2 make your own brand

There is an old adage that says, “There are no second chances to make the first impression.” Many people ignore the importance of the image. Everyone you meet has perceptions about you; You cannot allow yourself to be branded by people. Dress for success, rock the part, and in no time you’ll be the part.

# 3. Develop a positive self-talk

It is important to know that our words have the ability to create our reality. Eventually you become the product of your words, therefore if you continually say to yourself, “I am the best, I will achieve it and I am destined for greatness …” In time you will become what you profess.

And finally …

# 4. Take action

Even if it’s just because they’re upset about the knock, someone will always open the door for you.