Business By Hormozi #137: Life-Changing Doors Don’t Open Themselves

Sarah, a young entrepreneur, had always been hesitant to ask for help. She believed that asking for assistance or even inquiring about potential opportunities might make her seem desperate or unqualified. When she started her business, she often felt alone in her struggles, thinking that if she just worked harder, things would eventually change.

But after months of stagnation and missed opportunities, she realized something important: “If you have no money, you should have no shame. Knock. Call. Email. Text. DM. Ask. Life-changing doors don’t open themselves.”

The Turning Point

One evening, Sarah was feeling particularly frustrated after a long day of trying to reach out to potential investors and partners. Her emails went unanswered, her calls went to voicemail, and her text messages remained unread. She had heard the advice before but had been too proud to act on it. But now, desperate for a breakthrough, she decided to take action.

Instead of waiting for the doors to open on their own, Sarah knocked on them herself. She started calling people in her network, sending direct messages on LinkedIn, and following up with emails and texts. She made a list of potential mentors, partners, and investors, and reached out to each one—sometimes multiple times.

The Power of Persistence

At first, Sarah didn’t get the responses she was hoping for. But she refused to give up. She knew that life-changing opportunities rarely come without putting yourself out there. After a few weeks of relentless pursuit, Sarah received her first response from a potential investor. Then another. And another.

One of the investors she reached out to agreed to meet with her. They discussed her business, her vision, and what she needed to make it successful. By the end of the meeting, Sarah had secured a partnership that would change the course of her business.

The Doors Opened

Through her perseverance and willingness to ask, Sarah opened doors that would have remained closed had she continued to wait. The investment she received allowed her to expand her business and take it to the next level. She realized that she had been holding herself back out of fear of rejection and shame, when in reality, the only thing standing between her and success was the courage to ask.

Conclusion

If you want to succeed, you need to stop waiting for opportunities to come to you. Life-changing doors don’t open themselves. You need to be willing to knock, call, email, text, DM, and ask. Don’t be afraid to reach out and put yourself out there. Your breakthrough is just one “ask” away.