Why Seeking Opportunities Might Be the Wrong Starting Point

People often think they need to search for opportunities, but I believe that's a fundamental mistake. Opportunities are not just out there waiting to be discovered; they're something you create through your own actions and efforts. Because of that, opportunities are actually everywhere—excessive and abundant rather than scarce or elusive.

What defines an opportunity really depends on what you want. If you're watching this, you are probably thinking about money. This focus comes up often when I talk to people; most are chasing financial opportunities, especially because many believe that money will solve all their problems. But money is not the universal answer, even though it tends to dominate our attention.

In that financial context, an opportunity is about spotting a gap in the marketplace or identifying a problem that needs solving. It's not just about waiting for something to appear; it's about actively finding those gaps and creating solutions to address them. That proactive approach is the real way to create opportunities instead of just hoping one comes along.