My dreams are worthless, my plans are dust, my goals are impossible. All are of no value unless they are followed by action.

Og Mandino

Shortly after I finished college, I’ve got to experience one of the biggest shocks of my life. I was young, fresh blood, and ambitious then with high expectation – wanted to secure a job right away.

This is what  happened. First, I applied for a job in sales in a multi-national company, Carnation Philippines, but I failed.

I kept on trying to seize new possibilities.

Again, I failed in my second attempt at Procter & Gamble Philippines.

I moved on and forged a better path forward.

On the third, I hit the  mark ‘bulls eye’. The door of opportunity was opened to me by Rorer Philippines, an American Pharmaceuticticals company, the makers of the world’s leading antacid brand – Maalox.

My job search journey might have been different if I hadn’t gone to the hiring managers and asked why I wasn’t qualified. In fact, I wouldn’t have the rare privilege of writing this experience to share to you today.

Both of them said they didn’t hire me because I lacked enthusiasm to trigger a desired action to convince well in landing a job, a very important quality one must have in sales career.

Well, that was the last thing I expected from the hiring managers to say, so I initiated to prepare myself and with that I took actions to improve my weakness to get ready for the next round of engagement.

And I did it better. 🏛️

Here's what I learned from my story. Action is the fundamental key to success. 

💡One needs hardship. The more hardships and setbacks we experience, the more supportive conditions we will have.

💡One needs sacrifice and be dedicated. The more committed and willing to learn, the greater our potential in breaking our limits.

💡When frustrated, take action to work harder. 

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