So many people fail at getting to where they want in life because the do not take ahold of the countless opportunites that come there way – on a regular basis. Everyday we encounter new opportunities and if only we knew how to identify them, we would not only save ourselves a lot of time and effort but we would also start to see our dreams becoming a reality.
So many times we do not recognise all the opportunites that are available to act on. Acting on all opportunites both big and small will help you get to your desired destination quicker.
One thing I noticed is that a lot of people pass up the smaller opportunites because they are looking for that one opportunity that is sure to ‘make it big’, but a lot of times it is the smaller opportunites that provide stepping stones to bigger opportunites.
So here are my 3 Keys to Making Every Opportunity Count
- Awareness
How can we expect to be taking ahold of new opportunites everyday if we cannot find them? The first thing that we need to be doing to make every opportunity count is the be aware that opportunites are everywhere! Especially with how busy life always seems to be, we get so caught up in what we are doing that opportunities are walking straight by us - and we don’t even notice.Another reason that we never seem to notice opportunies is because most times they arrive in the way of a problem.Every problem is an opportunity in disguise!Take Benjamin Franklin for example, he had bad eyesight and was tired of changing glasses to view short distance and and long distances. So he created bi-focal lenses.So the first thing we need to be doing to make sure we are taking advantage of every opportunity in to realise that opportunities are everywhere and usually they come in the form of a problem.
- Anticipation
So now that we know opportunities are everywhere the next step is to anticipate them.The dictionary defines anticipation as:To realise beforehand; foretaste or forsee.’
- Action
I’m sure you were already guessing this would be the final point, but the thing is that a lot of people even when they are aware of opportunities and start to anticipate these opportunites, taking check of their attitude to make sure they are ready – but they never take the action required.The only difference between you and any successful businessman, blogger, internet marketer or who ever you look up it is the fact that when they were presented with an opportunity they took action!If the opportunity requires you to be more qualified – get more qualified. Take the required action to take advantage of the opportunity, but whatever you do, don’t let these actions become excuses that stop you!
The thing is, that now that we are aware of the countless opportunites available to us, we have to prepare ourselves so that when they come along that we are ready to take ahold of them. This is where your attitude plays a big role.
Even if you have taken the first step and made yourself aware that opportunities are everywhere, if you have a negative attitude you will always make excuses on why everyone else can take ahold of these opportunities and you can’t.
You will make excuses such as:
- I don’t have the money
- The timing isn’t right at the moment
- I could never do that
What you need to realise that the people who take their opportunites and run with it, could easily make the same excuses as you do – they just decide not too. There will always be excuses that you can make as why not to take an opportunity, what you need to do is put those excuses aside and focus on the reasons why you know you should take advantage of it!
I hope these steps will help you to not only find more opportunites but also to take advanage of them and see each opportunity you come in contact with count!
Thanks for the tips…I think I should go looking for some problems ;)
Hah, you’ve got the system down pat to the 3As. Sounds like you have a marketing strategy on hand for it.
It’s so simple but very true. Keep your mind open for new ideas, be prepared for those new ideas, and take action when they appear.
Good article!
Rocking post :)
“One thing I noticed is that a lot of people pass up the smaller opportunites because they are looking for that one opportunity that is sure to ‘make it big’, but a lot of times it is the smaller opportunites that provide stepping stones to bigger opportunites.”
I soooooo sooooo agree with that! Even i used to b one of those people….
Boyz2Men – That was a tip I learnt in bible college. It is meant to help people remember the points easier.
Farrhad – I was exactly the same. Now I am taking the opportunites – but not too many that I lose focus!
Great help. People want stuff to happen but are unaware of what to do.
Personally for me action is the most important. Although it doesnt mean others are not important, I think a lot of people do their research very long and like do it for 20 years before putting up something, maybe a landing page or what.
Anticipation, I would like to call timing but i think they’re just the same. :)
Anticipation and imagination are the first things before the action to be realised.I also share your idea of opportunities.There are opportunities everywhere but not everyone can see them.
Anticipation Awareness, Action, great checklist right there. If we aren’t aware of the opportunities around us we can never succeed. Anticipation allows us to be prepared for it when we find it, and action is just the getting going. The toughest for me is always the action, I just don’t have the energy to try it again. But those who are willing to act, are those who will succeed, and that’s what separates the average blogger from the standoutblogger. Lol i’m reading your title at the bottom of the page, nice sell line.
You need to recognize opportunity as they present themselves often.