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It is accurate to say that most fitness models will be
rejected at some point during their careers. The difference between the models in the industry who fail as
opposed to those who succeed, is how they identify and
respond to their experiences and what they do with the
feedback they receive.
It is important to take rejection as positively as possible
and not let it affect your mood, fitness regime or
momentum. As a fitness model you should always be
prepared for a last minute TV campaign, photo shoot or
event. We never know when they will come.
Never be scared of applying for a position that attracts
you even if it seems too difficult at the time and you are
not even sure you will be considered for the job. What is
the worst that can happen after all?! Once I was rejected
for a job that I really wanted and one day later I got a very
exciting call from someone offering me another amazing
opportunity! It is just how the business works. At least I
tried and if anything the rejection just motivated me
more as I saw how well prepared the model that was
eventually chosen for the job had been.
The more you try the more experience you will acquire
for future jobs. Plus your network will expand! Also, the
more jobs you apply for the more chances you have of
being chosen. So you really have nothing to lose by
putting yourself out there and giving it a shot! If you
don’t get picked, life goes on. Remember to still be
thankful for the opportunity you were given and to
maintain contact with the people there who may be
useful to you in the future. You may very well be
remembered for another opportunity either because it
suits you better or quite simply for being professional
and graceful.
Legendary basketball coach John Wooden said: “Success
is a peace of mind, which is a direct result of selfsatisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the
best you are capable of becoming”.
Successful people persist. They listen, they improve, they
grow and then they try again, and again and again. That
is quite simply why they succeed.
Always remember that rejection does not mean failure.
Rejection is a temporary state that is helping you to work
on your weaknesses so you can prepare for a better
opportunity that may present itself in the future. As long
as we are quoting basketball greats, Michael Jordan said:
“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I
can’t and won’t accept not trying.”

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