EP. 1029

11/06/20

Lewis Howes

Opportunity is everywhere!

The 3 Steps to Finding Opportunity

Milton Berle said, โ€œIf opportunity doesnโ€™t knock, build a door.โ€ Whether youโ€™re trying to advance your career, start a new side hustle, or grow your existing business, there are always ways to do so.

Opportunity can be a new person you meet. It can be a new problem to solve or the solution to something youโ€™ve been struggling with. It can be a simpler way to do things or a new mindset for looking at the world.

But it can be hard to spot opportunities โ€” even the ones right under our noses. So here are three things you can do to attract more opportunities into your life…

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#1: Embrace What Youโ€™ve Dismissed

Is there something youโ€™ve always brushed aside, never bothering to try? The ideas, strategies, and people youโ€™ve dismissed might be your next big opportunity. Give them a chance!

For example, maybe youโ€™re a coach looking for new clients, and you think that creating Facebook ads is a waste of time and money. Instead of being dismissive, delve into the world of Facebook ads. Read, talk to people, and even launch a few test ads. It could be a great opportunity to grow your business!

#2: Change Up the Scenery

Iโ€™m not saying you have to get up and move halfway across the world, but if youโ€™re in the same environment every day of every week, the opportunities around you will eventually dry up. Immerse yourself in new places with new people, and youโ€™ll start to see whatโ€™s possible!

#3: Question Things More Often

If you accept everything at face value, youโ€™ll struggle to come up with opportunities for change. Instead, ask questions like, โ€œIs what Iโ€™m doing best for myself and others?โ€ or, โ€œHow can I do the things I do faster, smarter, and in a more mutually beneficial way?โ€ Question everything, and opportunities for improvement will appear.

Follow these steps, and youโ€™ll start to see all the opportunities around you!

And donโ€™t forget to go all-in on your opportunities once youโ€™ve found them. Youโ€™ve got to put in the world and execute on your opportunities before you can reap any benefit. Still, spotting opportunities is the first step, and now youโ€™ve got the tools to do it!

Ann Landers said, โ€œOpportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people donโ€™t recognize them.โ€ Donโ€™t be afraid to work hard for your opportunities! Youโ€™ll be amazed at the joy, abundance, and fulfillment that will come to you.

Ready to discover new opportunities? Join me on Episode 1,029 to learn how to find them!

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