It took me a few weeks to really digest the flashy displays of opulence and luxe at Monte Carlo. But Monaco has a rich history and has played its part in European history. It’s not just for filming great scenes for stunning movies like Goldeneye or Ironman 2.
I think at its very essence is the spirit of CHANCE and OPPORTUNITY. I’ve noticed a lot of times we find ourselves in situations where we are presented with an opportunity. It’s usually someone crosses our path. And we are faced with a DECISION. Either pay no attention to that person or opportunity and keep going the way we were going. Or make the most of that moment and take ACTION.
Whether it’s talking to the stranger on the airplane, stopping an influential person you see in the gym for a quick connection, or going up to a speaker at an event, we all have OPPORTUNITIES placed in front of us.
The question for me is can I identify the opportunities presented to me, and position myself to take advantage of those opportunities to ENHANCE MY LIFE and my organizations.
There’s nothing to be gained by saying nothing, walking the other way, or just being a face in a crowd. Here’s a few tips I’ve used in the past to identify opportunities and EXECUTE on them:
1) If this person has captured my gaze for an extended period of time. Whether it’s admiring from a far, or locking eyes there’s a reason why your attracted to them. It could be their VIBE or GLOW, or you just feel something in your gut. Listen to your INTUITION and make a move. Say hello, introduce yourself, give your elevator pitch.
2) Now your job is to listen. Hear their story, show empathy and understand their position. Use this time they’re communicating to look for an opportunity to build a connection and relationship. Ask clarifying questions and help them identify to you what some of their challenges are right now and show you’re CONNECTED in your SHARE of having issues or struggles as well.
3) FOLLOW UP. Either phone, email or social media, strengthen an in person connection with follow up. This will increase your chances of something fruitful coming from this opportunity. I also love making notes. I’ve found iPhone contacts to be a great place to record my notes from a new connection like “likes ice cream” (who doesn’t?) and is a dog person (must love dogs).
Turn your chances into connections, and create more opportunities by seizing the right moments, and I like to think that’s how we win the game of life.
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