DISCERNING OPPORTUNITIES

By Kupoluyi Ayomikun                          

                               

From when we were little we'd been asked, 'What will you like to become when you grow up?'. In Higher Institution we ask ourselves, 'Where do you see yourself in 5,10 years?'

Lofty goals, dreams, aspirations, goals, everyone have them, but how many people pursue these outside school? How many achieve them, or at least few of them?

Look around you, you'd probably see many people that are merely surviving; dreams forgotten, no time to plan, to hope, and to dream.

So how do you ensure that your life doesn't end up in a dull routine?

 You must learn how to RECOGNIZE YOUR OPPORTUNITIES.

According to a top Motivational speaker and Leader, Pastor Sam Adeyemi 'an opportunity is a favorable time or occasion for the attainment of a goal'. He also said that 'Recognition of Opportunities only happens when something outside matches what is already inside you i.e your dream'

So how do you recognize your opportunities?

1        Have a clear goal or vision. It's even better when you write it down.

2        Project small steps that will help you achieve this goal. For example, do you need to go back to school? overcome your shyness? Change your course of study? Save more? A goal without a definite plan is merely a wish, it's infact a sure way to failure!

3        Don't dismiss any opportunity without carefully considering it, remember the saying 'the best opportunities come disguised as work'

4        Volunteer. It's amazing how much experience you can gather from free jobs especially those that can give you more insight about your dream and plans.

5        Prepare for opportunities.  Any opportunity you are not prepared for is a loss to you.

6        Get a mentor. Get closer to at least one person who has traveled the road you want to walk on. Get connected to sage advices and wisdom that only experience can teach.

7        Lastly never give up! Don't let situations or even people tell you how your life should be. Take time to restrategize if need be.

Don't ever settle for less than what you desire. Pray, plan and work toward achieving it.