How Prepared Are You? by Arnie Wohlgemut
It has been said that if we are unprepared, we are often unwilling to do the unspectacular preparation that is needed to be successful.
I have experienced that in my own life. Is that your experience too?
I would like to share with you three observations regarding preparation:
1. The calendar can only guarantee that the opportunities will arrive. It cannot guarantee you successfully taking advantage of that opportunity.
“Opportunity does not waste time with those who are unprepared.”
Idowu Koyenikan
2. Personal growth is the only way to be prepared for tomorrow’s opportunity. As John Maxwell teaches, we must first learn, then unlearn what has become entrenched and relearn what is needed for growth and preparation.
“Unfortunately, there seems to be far more opportunity out there than ability…. We should remember that good fortune often happens when opportunity meets with preparation.”
Thomas A. Edison
3. Preparation is the greatest separator of those who are successful and those that are not. If you are not willing to do what successful people did to become successful, you are not willing to be successful!
“I believe luck is preparation meeting opportunity. If you hadn’t been prepared when the opportunity came along, you wouldn’t have been lucky.”
Oprah Winfrey
As I write this, I am reminded of the times where my preparation assisted me in taking advantage of the opportunity. I hope you continue to grow as you prepare for the next opportunity.
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