Switch on to opportunity

It's often said that successful people make their own luck and that luck is the space where opportunity meets preparation. It’s rare that the ‘perfectly formed opportunity’ will present itself on a plate, but by remaining curious and aware we can learn to recognise and bring potential opportunities to life.

To quote our founder Kazuo Inamori: “At morning meetings and other occasions, we must grasp every opportunity to share our ideas in front of others. Our own words will encourage us and provide energy for action.” 

Opportunities are everywhere if we understand that it is our job to recognise them and bring them to life. As this article in Psychology Today points out, there is no such thing as a perfect opportunity. To become a successful opportunity sleuth, you need to apply continuous reconsideration and adaptive learning. By constantly considering, evaluating, and pursuing activities that you believe could be advantageous for the company and your career:

1. You’ll make valuable industry contacts as you seek to broaden your network,
2. You’ll future proof yourself by keeping your skills and industry knowledge up to date,
3. You’ll remain motivated and buoyed – by focusing on the positive and not being pulled into negativity,
4. You’ll stay aware of what is happening in your field and the broader business,
5. You’ll take charge and work preventatively and proactively.

While there may be few “perfect” opportunities, recognise that by nurturing an ‘ear or eye for opportunity’ you will begin to create your own luck as more and more opportunities present themselves over time.

Lee-Ann Kellner - Channel Sales Manager - KYOCERA Document Solutions South Africa