How can I find a door in a brick wall?

So, how can I find a door in a brick wall?

1. Persistence

   This would be well known if things were easy, and everybody would do it. Your passion for your topic will drive your perseverance and persistence. People around me often notice this and say, “Wow, you are passionate about this, ” or “I admire your persistence.” This builds trust and proves that this is not just a new passion that will fade away in a few months.

2. Preparation

   The key is preparation. The thesis is that if and when a door opens, you cannot exploit it successfully if you are not ready. If it takes more time, you will be better prepared.
   The first step in preparation is to consider your goal and what you need to achieve it. Draw your learning journey. Don’t just think about competencies and hard skills, but also the soft skills (human skills) you need (such as communication, leadership, public speaking, conflict management, and sales).

3. Constant learning and growing

   The following preparation step involves acquiring the necessary tools to prepare yourself.
   These can take the form of mentoring, courses, and coaching.
   I enjoy online learning platforms like Coursera and edX. You can also take courses from my organisation, Swiss Leaders Group.

4. Be flexible

   The goal is essential, but how it will happen is unclear, and the journey may be uncertain. The way is usually not (probably never) as direct and smooth as we imagine, so there might be steps that bring us closer to your goal, but not always in a straight line.
   When evaluating a step, consider whether it brings you closer to your goals and helps build trust that others might be towards you.

5. Be ready to jump

   When a door eventually opens, jump. After waiting a long time, you might find it unusual to have an opportunity suddenly appear. Leave your emotions aside and go ahead. You have been preparing long enough; you can do it!