Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait for opportunities; strong men make them. ~ Orison Swett Marden
Remember that passion you once had? A great idea or desire that has been lying dormant in your thinking. It's time to pursue it. Learn all you can about it. Don't wait for opportunity to find you; you need to find the opportunities in your life.
Do you want to start a business? Learn all you can about business plans, budgets, and business models for the enterprise you dream of. Watch for business opportunities in the paper - a small business being sold, perhaps. Learn how to take your talents and turn them into an entrepreneurial adventure!
Do you want to travel? Research the places you want to go, sign up for online notifications of travel bargains. Plan your trip in your mind and on paper. Just the commitment of 'beginning' will begin to draw what you need toward you.
Do you want to become an author, a speaker, a lawyer? What ideas, passions, and desires have you ignored - or worse, predetermined that they were impossible for you? If you can dream it, you can do it. You just have to want it badly enough, then seek the education and opportunities you need.
I once heard of someone who was in her 40's. She had always wanted to become a doctor but never had the time or resources. As she lamented with a friend, she said, "I'm too old now. It takes ten years to become a doctor. It's too late for me." Her friend wisely asked her, "How old will you be in ten years? You're going to be that age anyway, why not work at becoming what you truly want to be?"
I will be 60 this year. Little did I know at 40, or even 50, that the life experiences I've had would lead me to become an author "this late" in my life. But I am. And it's fun and scary and exciting, all at the same time! And I'm continuing to learn about this new - to me - field of writing, publishing and promotion.
What do you REALLY want to do? Real estate investments, business opportunities, financial investments and life experiences abound. People that have attained financial and personal success will tell you that they look for ways to seize opportunities. They don't wait for opportunities to come knocking on their door.
What talents, skills and life lessons have you learned that you can share with others in a more meaningful way? Are you a talented cook? Start a restaurant or catering business. Compile a recipe book. Offer to teach a cooking class for Girl Scouts, young mothers, or seniors.
Do you teach? Write a book about your classroom experiences or teaching methods. Mentor young teachers. Inspire students to share your career. Become a public speaker.
As you open yourself to the opportunities around you, don't forget the value of networking. Share your desire with people who will encourage and help you. (It's also a good idea to keep quiet around those who won't support your vision.) Talk with people who are doing what you want to do. Find a mentor.
Step out, go for it! You'll be amazed where life will lead you if you'll just pursue the opportunities around you. In ten years ... or 5 or 2, or even next year ... you could be living your dream.
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