When Opportunity Knocks

In today’s age of information overload opportunities are everywhere, but are they really worth pursuing?

Sometimes you find them when you are open and looking. They can be very enticing. But if you suffer from shiny object syndrome this could be a problem.

• “That could be very lucrative.”
• “That might be fun to work with those people.”
• “That work could be pretty easy.”

Other times other people will present them to you, thinking they’d be a great opportunity for you. But is it, or is it really a great opportunity for them?

• “You’d be great at this.”
• “It’s right up your alley.”
• “You can make a lot of money here.”

Could one of these opportunities be the thing you’ve dreamt of? The one that will take your business to the next level, one you never really believed possible.

All of these opportunities can excite you but they can also distract you, lure you, and overwhelm you. Especially when you can barely keep your head above water just dealing with the current day to day work focus.

So, how do you navigate this ocean of opportunities without drowning in it?

Here are 3 steps to help assess the sea of opportunity that comes your way.