When Opportunity Knocks.
First off, what is an opportunity?
I know you know, but… I just want to be on the same page.
We often think it comes from the sky, like Manna.
And…why do some people seem to get more opportunities than others?
It’s like “…some guys have all the luck….Some guys do nothing but complain”
We’ll circle back to that.
First, I want to address something.
Not all opportunities are good.
I know YOU know this…
But.
Needs to be said.
I’ve looked back at opportunities and said “well, I learned…”
It became a learning opportunity.
Others, if I’m honest… and I’m trying to be honest here - were a total fucking waste of time.
So first it’s identifying, what a good opportunity is…FOR YOU.
Is this an opportunity that will push me forward in my career?
Does it utilize my strengths?
The opportunity needs to be about helping YOU GROW - not the other way around.
Your time is valuable.
Back to…
Why do some people seem to have more opportunities than others?
You know when you’re looking for a new car… let’s say you’ve narrowed it down to a Nissan Rogue.
AND NOW that’s all you see on the road.
That’s your focus.
Some people aren’t “more lucky” they are simply more FOCUSED on OPPORTUNITIES.
Another reason is they’re in a specific industry where they can identify what a good opportunity is.
That comes with EXPERIENCE, a REPUTATION and a NETWORK.
Another way to generate more opportunities is by putting yourself out there.
Example → Content.
Write about what you do or how you’re helping…
Be seen.
Be a gardener.
Plant seeds.
BUT… what are THE BEST opportunities?
The ONES YOU CREATE.
Attract the right people to help you BUILD YOUR THING.
Lord Goldmaker