It says that many entrepreneurs have some kind of sixth sense for opportunity. It means that they are able to tell what opportunities will pan out and what opportunities won’t be a good fit for their business during networking event for example. Some entrepreneurs can casually visualize an opportunity’s journey from start to finish. The problem is, not all entrepreneurs have that kind of skill. Some of them find it hard to even decide which opportunity that will be a good fit for their business.
How to develop the skill
If you consider yourself as one of those entrepreneurs who don’t have the sharpest skill to find the best opportunities for your business, you are not alone. Besides, this skill is achievable through constant learning. With practice and dedication, you will gain the skill and have your business grow even greater. And here are some tips for you to develop the skill of finding best opportunities:
Never let your eyes closed
The thing about opportunity is that, it can come anytime even when you least expect it. Hence, it is crucial to keep your eyes open. For example, when you first connecting with a person through LinkedIn, it may not seem to be potential for successful opportunity. However, you may find potential for collaboration or partnership when you look deeper. Every time you meet new people, ask them about their experience, their goals, etc. Hence, you can see if their answer align with your own vision. When you keep your eyes open, it means you look for opportunities in every places even in the most unexpected ones. This way, you will develop sharper sense of finding the best opportunities that will work.
Have the right mindset
Even if you keep your eyes open all the time, you may not be able to find the best opportunities if you don’t have the right mind. Hence, it is important to keep your mind primes, meaning you feel open and willing to try new things in order to take your business in directions you have not considered before. If you have closed mind, you won’t be willing to pursue the opportunities that don’t fit your certain goals. Being stuck in the same mindset often make give you less opportunity to grow and success. It is because you limit yourself to find something that may actually be your breakthrough.
Keep practicing
Keeping our eyes open and having the right mind cannot be done in just one try. The best thing to do is to keep practicing them until finding the best opportunities become your natural sixth sense for you. Remind yourself to look for opportunities in unexpected places and situations to keep your eyes open. Also, remind yourself to stay open-minded by not easily dismissing idea even if it sounds new for you. Try thinking through different ways you can play out the opportunity to see if positive outcomes if you pursue it.
Edra Maulana