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In life, you will find that there are many things that you want for your life that will not happen easily.  When you are looking for opportunities to grow, advance, and better yourself, you might encounter a lot of closed doors. There are usually more people in the world who would love to see you fail or stay in a place of stagnation, than there are people who would love to see you succeed.  The older you get, you will hear more no's than you hear, yes. Some people really do not want you to get ahead in life, because that could either mean, to them, that you will be a threat, their equal, or in the same workforce market to competitively compete for opportunities.

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In spite of how many closed doors you encounter, Don't let a closed door make you close the door on yourself. Believe in yourself, even when it appears that others do not appreciate, recognize, or acknowledge your true value.  When a door of opportunity closes, it shouldn't make you give up on yourself.  What it should do is force you to find an alternative way to accomplish your goals.  The struggle will not last forever, if you work towards accomplishing your goals every day.  Each day that passes will move you closer and closer to achieving your goals.  If another door closes along the way, take a step back and re-evaluate the situation.  Whatever is in God's will for your life, no one can stop.  There are so many alternative ways to get to your end goal. You don't need to keep knocking on the same door that keeps closing on you.  There are several doors with people sitting behind them needing your talents, wisdom, and resources; waiting to appreciatively allow you to walk through the doors.  Don't let a few closed doors, prevent you from knocking on other doors of opportunity.

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Route recalculate, change your route, and be your biggest cheerleader.  Do not let closed doors make you feel inadequate, less than, incompetent, or defeated.  Know that just because a door closes, it doesn't mean that you do not deserve a seat at that table.  Maybe the people at that table, do not deserve to benefit from what you have to offer.  A closed door also does not mean that you are not worthy of being there or being what you want to be in life.  It just means that God is going to show you another way to align you with your assignment.  Don't let denials, no's, shut doors, obstacles, challenges, let downs, lack of support, lack of resources, or misfortunes make you give up on yourself.  Start over, re-strategize, create your own lane, and doors of opportunity, if you have to. Through the challenges, you might give up on depending on other people to help you reach your goal, however, Never give up on Yourself.

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Every open door is not always the right door to walk through. to get to your destination.  Sometimes, you have to go in a different direction...just Always keep Your end goal in mind.  Nothing is impossible, despite the obstacles and challenges you might encounter when doors of opportunities close.  When one door closes, another door will always open.  Don't be afraid to take an alternative route, as long as it gets you to your destination safely.  

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 By Lynnette Clement