Opportunity Knocks For Those Who Heed the Call
Posted: Monday, April 18, 2011
by David Tanguay
“Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Thomas Alva Edison
An opportunity to succeed in our chosen field requires hard work and persistence for success comes to those who put their heart and soul into their work. For it is not enough to punch in and out doing only what is required to fulfill a day’s work.
We must not be afraid of hard work for success comes from the sweat of our brow. Not all great men and women of yesterday as well as today achieved greatness by merely working from nine to five and putting their time in only doing the required work called for by their job and nothing more.
Hard work begets success as we walk through our cities of skyscrapers and paved sidewalks let us reflect for a moment on the hard work involved in bringing our material world into existence. All of the wonders around us came from someone’s ingenuity.
There are still many opportunities out there in the real world for those whom are no afraid to roll up their sleeves and get to work. Age does not have that much bearing on our success. Colonel Sanders (of Kentucky fried chicken) was in his 60s when he made his first million.
Opportunity and success does not entirely mean financial gain for we can be successful in our profession and live on a modest income. Some of our geniuses although they may find new discoveries and unravel the mysteries of life, live humbly.
To like what you’re doing is the secret to success for if we like what we’re doing we don’t look at our work as a burden but rather as a fulfillment of our lives.
“I never worked a day in my life it was all fun” Thomas Edison
“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” Albert Einstein
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More comments"To like what you’re doing is the secret to success". I like that David. And I liked your article very much. Thank you.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting BriannaPlease log in to respond to this comment.
You wrote this at the right time, as we can see the world is changing and finally the time will come when real hard work will be paid off, soon. Long time no see David, im glad you still have the pretty article layout like before :)Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commentingPlease log in to respond to this comment.
That is definitely the right philosophy to have and live by.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you OwenPlease log in to respond to this comment.
Absolutely right your point of view, David. 95% of people do not really enjoy their work except 5% do. How lucky if we belong to the 5%.Please log in to respond to this comment.Yes Hilda, if you like your work you've got it made. thanks for commentingPlease log in to respond to this comment.
I enjoyed the article; it confirms the fact that success comes through hard work and dedication. However, being successful does not equate being financially rich. A very nice food for thought.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting Carol, yes being successful does not always mean having wealthPlease log in to respond to this comment.
I have to agree, A person must enjoy what they are doing in life to make the most of life. The same goes for their employment. A person who enjoys their job will usually be successful in their job.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting JillPlease log in to respond to this comment.
Hi David.As usual, I love your quotes. You always find just the right ones. I've often said that I will never be really successful (read that wealthy) at anything because I'm just not motivated to work that hard! Of course, at the root of that is satisfaction with what I currently have. But I am constantly "working" to improve me. I've no end of enthusiasm for that. :)Great article as usual!Hugs,DiannePlease log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting Dianne, yes by working to improve yourself is a challenge in it self.Please log in to respond to this comment.
This is a very uplifting and true article. As someone who just recently took a gigantic leap of faith by quitting my 9-5 that was causing so much stress in my life that it was literally killing me, I can definitely relate to this article. I started my own internet retail business and, although it has yet to make me a dime, the happiness that has come into my life from the lack of stress is truly fulfilling. I am a hard worker and have put all of my heart and soul into my new job but it just takes some time sometimes. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with this younger generation who very much needs to hear it.Please log in to respond to this comment.Good luck to you Kerri, I hope you are successful in your new business.Please log in to respond to this comment.
David, well said. Ah, WORK, the great Elixer for all ails.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thanks for commenting BingPlease log in to respond to this comment.
Great article David, I couldn't agree more. When you're willing to get out and work, you can achieve anything.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting SydneyPlease log in to respond to this comment.
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