Not every chance that knocks is meant to be opened. The real key? Listening to your gut when opportunity comes disguised.
When is an opportunity not an opportunity? Opportunities come under many disguises. Some are a slap in the face kinds of opportunities and others sneak up on you. How do you know which opportunity is the right one for you? I have wrestled with that question throughout my life. I’ve had some wonderful job offers as well as other opportunities that screamed at me, “Ray this is for you?” When I turned toward them, my stomach tied into knots. I couldn’t sleep at night. I wrestled with it and I wasn’t winning. Eventually I let those go. Once I let them go I felt relieved and sad at the same time. I wasn’t sure I made the best decision. As time proved out for me something better was waiting .I knew it was the right opportunity in my gut. There were no sleepless nights only excitement and desire to get started. Those opportunities didn’t turn out to be easy roads to travel. I faced lots of challenges . I knew as I was traveling on these roads that they were the right roads for me. I imagine you’ve had similar experiences. When an opportunity comes your way check your gut it usually is right.
Points to Ponder
- Have you ever taken an opportunity that left you restless or uneasy? What did your gut know that your mind ignored?
- Do you see a difference between opportunities that challenge you versus those that drain you? How do you sort them out?
- Looking back, which decisions felt “right” in your gut even before they proved themselves with results?
- Could letting go of one opportunity be the door to a better one? How does patience play into this?
- How do you balance logic, intuition, and emotion when faced with life-altering choices?