Are You an Opportunity Hunter?

 

Opportunities always exist, but you need a few items in your mental toolkit to obtain them:

 (PS: After thinking about it I decided to make a video because this individual reaction to their situation does really get conveyed in written text.)

• You must be open to new experiences. This point is the most important and if you look through this site there are many articles that speak about this. This is all about welcoming change.
  
  
• You have to be proactive and engage in the hunt. Opportunities usually don't come to you, at least not often. Some clues that an opportunity may be lurking about are:

• If you're really lucky someone has just told you about a new event, program or some other activity that may make you feel a little uncertain as to whether you can accomplish what is being offered. Newsflash-This Is How Growth Occurs!
  
  
• You become aware of a project or some other activity which is going to require you to increase your knowledge level about something. You may have to take a course or do study. This is a really good indicator that what yours are seeking, that "opportunity". is nearby.

Once again life shows us a practical example:

This morning I was having breakfast with someone who because of a workplace injury was permanently in a wheelchair. Their condition is unique enough that during the initial convalescence the doctors asked them, "Would you mind participating in a study?" And this person's reply was absolutely inspiring, when they replied "Sign me up for everything!"

Now think about this for a moment. This person's life just drastically changed and yet they have the motivation and insight to take on something new and indicate that you want to do it on an ongoing basis even though they don't know what the other adventures will be. Talk about a great mindset.

Yes I am sure they went through a period of morning and adjustment, but they already knew intuitively or perhaps consciously that the true way to keep going is to keep working at it. To reach out. Most importantly to adopt and change as necessary as their life progresses. This person isn't someone who would stick out of a crowd but they have a great big dose of common sense. They are also quite curious. Willing to do whatever it takes for as long as they can.

These are the skills of an Opportunity Hunter.

 

Have a great day everyone!
Patrick