Wednesday, September 26, 2007

LOVE THE OPPORTUNITY by Jim Rohn


Somebody said you have to love what you do, but that's not
necessarily true. What is true is that you have to love the
opportunity. The opportunity to build life, future, health, success
and fortune. Knocking on someone's door may not be something you love
to do, but you love the opportunity of what might be behind that
door.

For example, a guy says, "I'm digging ditches. Should I love digging
ditches?" The answer is, "No, you don't have to love digging ditches,
but if it is your first entry onto the ladder of success, you
say, 'I'm glad somebody gave me the opportunity to dig ditches and
I'm going to do it so well, I won't be here long.'"

You can be inspired by having found something even though you are
making mistakes in the beginning and even though it is a little
distasteful taking on a new discipline that you haven't learned
before. You don't have to love it, you just have to learn to
appreciate America, appreciate opportunity and appreciate the person
who brought you the good news; that found you.

Appreciate the person who believed in you before you believed in
yourself, appreciate the person who said, "Hey, if I can do it, you
can do it."

If you will embrace the disciplines associated with the new
opportunity you will soon find that your self-confidence starts to
grow, that you go from being a skeptic to being a believer. And soon
when you go out person to person, talking to people, you will find it
to be the most thrilling opportunity in the world. Every person you
meet - what could it be? Unlimited! Maybe a friend for life. The next
person could be an open door to retiring. The next person could be a
colleague for years to come. It's big time stuff. And sometimes in
the beginning when we are just getting started we don't always see
how big it is.

So, before you are tempted to give up or get discouraged, remember
all success is based on long term commitment, faith, discipline,
attitude and a few stepping stones along the way. You might not like
the stone you are on right now, but it's sure to be one of the stones
that lead to great opportunities in the future.

To Your Success,
Jim Rohn