Creating Opportunities

ByLisa Resnick

How to Create Opportunities Instead of Waiting for Them

Early in my business, I kept waiting for opportunities to find me. But then I realized—I needed to create them.

Every big break I’ve had came from me taking action. I reached out. I started conversations. I made connections. The people who get ahead aren’t always the smartest or the most talented—they’re the ones who take initiative.

Action Step: Identify one opportunity you wish would come your way. Now, reverse engineer it. Who do you need to reach out to? What’s the first move? Take it today.

 

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