This is truth “on the half shell!” Indelicate, tasteful, rich, and true….So often we ascribe to winning by simply applying our sheer energy and we assume good things will happen. Most of the time this is true so we do not abandon the effort and energy component. However, opportunity is also a major part of success is being at the right place, at the right time, totally prepared. All us believes that we deserve a break or an opportunity, especially if we bust our asses and pay day is due. Reality dictates that being at our best guarantees nothing. It’s at this point we determine that “we” have to now create the opportunity by any means possible to go to the next level. Remember! Nobody got you this far except you and your daily preparation and hard work. Now, you need another set of skills that you may not naturally have. Let me explain:
This is the time when asking for a coach to help you…..Ouch! We who know it all has to stoop to ask for help. Then, we need to be coachable…..That means doing what you are told and not changing the script to fit our comfort zone. Next, maybe we have to ask a buddy for some money to enter the contest….Ouch #2! This violates nearly every honest guys value system…..Now way! But, you might have to…..Next, we may have to get a good friend to train with you and be there during the bad times…..Ouch! None of us believes we need anybody but us…..Wrong! Lastly, we have to keep at it until the system tells you that you are qualified to compete at a much higher level…..This involves winning on stage. This time you have created your own opportunity and now you must step into this reality….Now, you’re hunting bear! This is your night.
Bottom Line: Preparation establishes your personal confidence and belief system. Opportunity opens the door for he WIN! Be sure you know why you do what you do….Then never look back….Step onto the stage and win. Then stroll to the winner’s circle that you have earned. This is where Preparation and Opportunity Meet! More precisely it’s where YOUR opportunity and your preparation converge. Way to go!
Six Pack and Senior 