Asking how one becomes successful is a question many people struggle to answer.

Frankly, it is unanswerable. It is a loaded question without a straightforward answer. 

Becoming successful in any goal is a process.

In abbreviated form, after setting your goal, developing a strategy follows. Then you must have an opportunity to put your plan into action. 

How does one find opportunities?

Les Brown says,

“Opportunity stands by silently waiting for us to recognize it!” 

If we are vigilant enough attuned to our environment, we will see many opportunities around us. 

But I am vigilant. I’ve looked and there are no opportunities. 

Then I proffer,

“The people that make it in this life look around for circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, they create them” – George Bernard Shaw.

There are no excuses for those desiring to make their dreams a reality.

What Happens After Landing/Creating an Opportunity?

So now that you have landed an opportunity or created one, what now?

Dive in! 

Take massive action.

Remember, your dreams will not work unless you do!

A Relational Tidbit on Opportunity

I mention Les Brown a lot. I often refer to him because I am engaged and engrossed in his work and message. In his book “The Greatness Within You, “ Les recounts a life-changing experience.

Les was attending a conference. At the conference, many got up to deliver their message. He relays the robust nature of the forum. However, one speaker, towards the end, bored him beyond rationality. He was tempted to leave as many of his cohorts. But, right before he made the decision, the speaker said something life-changing.

That statement changed his life. Perhaps it will change yours too. 

The speaker looked out at those gathered and spoke these words,

“The reason I’m standing up here and you are seated out there is that I represent the thoughts you have rejected for yourself!’

Now that is a powerful gut punch!

Final Word on Opportunity

So, by all means, stop rejecting opportunities. Stop rationalizing; no opportunities exist. No longer mull over what is not out there. And reframe your self-talk. Tell yourself there is something out there for me; I will take massive action to find it. If I don’t see it, I am going to create it.

Why? “Because there is someone out there incredible waiting for you!” (Shawn)

You got this! I know you do.

As Les Brown says,

“You, yes you have greatness within you!”

So go out there and be great.