The place where I took this photo in the Austrian Alps as you can see is used for grazing cattle in the summer months and in winter a pleasure ground for skiers, snowboarders etc… One day I will go back there in both seasons, without the worry about how to pay the mortgage and bills. I have my plans of being able to get in the car and drive to a place I have not been to before or seen, except in a brochure or on the internet, and stay there for as long as I like. Then move on to the next destination and another and another until deciding to go home for a while. That’s FREEDOM. A change in mindset that keeps reminding me to look to the solution, Entrepreneurs don’t see obstacles only opportunities. Or to put it another way, “Problems are only opportunities with thorns on!” – Hugh Miller. Whichever way you look at things that come up, you have to be positive and work through whatever it is, to reach your goal.
If you don’t work for yourself, you work for someone else. That’s how it is. From leaving school I walked into a job because I had been recommended by a school teacher to a firm of lawyers. My work started there, 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, day release for college and University and study in the evenings to eventually qualify in two branches of the profession. For over 30 years I worked in a profession that I both respected and loathed, because it created a serious work to life imbalance, especially when I set up my own practice and work became 6 or 7 days a week. That’s now over. I am on a break, pursuing other areas of interest.
I have always had an interest in computers and the internet but working 6 and sometimes 7 days a week has stopped me from taking it further. I am still determined to make a go of it and succeed, even if I have to do it all myself. As Winston Churchill said “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.”
I have looked at many programs and pieces of software and lost thousands of dollars looking for that piece of magic that would spark an internet career. I have learnt there is no one piece of software available that has buttons you click and it makes you rich. There are no get rich quick programs and anyone who tells you that, is lying. I have learned the hard way and been taken in by get rich quick systems. It could say I have failed numerous times but my enthusiasm is not dimmed because the more I research and learn the more I know I am improving and I will succeed. I have never failed, as Nelson Mandela said ” I never fail, I am either winning or learning”
Now, I have joined a community of entrepreneurs. As a business owner, I know that any business whether in the high street, shopping mall or online, networking is important. Support guidance and training are equally important and access to the tools to put your plan of action into place. These and more, are provided with the added benefit of web hosting and continual updates. All professions these days have a requirement for continuing professional development or cpd to keep skills up to date. The internet is no different, changing all the time. Training is essential and like cpd a continuous process. of learning. Anyone who is serious about starting an online business or developing an existing online business, should look at, 3 Simple Steps to Profiting Online. There is nothing to lose because it’s FREE, a webinar of FREE training. So put your wallet and credit card away and sign up for the FREE training
If you are in doubt ask yourself this ‘In a few years’ time when you look back do you want to remember it as a memorable time when you decided to change the rest of your life, or with a regretful ‘I wish I had?’
Frequently Asked Questions
- Question 1: What is the difference between an obstacle and an opportunity?
- Answer 1: An obstacle is a challenge or barrier that hinders progress, while an opportunity is a favorable circumstance that can lead to a positive outcome.
- Question 2: How are obstacles turned into opportunities?
- Answer 2: Obstacles can be turned into opportunities through a change in perspective, problem-solving, adaptability, and finding creative solutions to overcome challenges.
- Question 3: Is there a little difference between obstacle and opportunity according to Machiavelli?
- Answer 3: According to Machiavelli, there is a little difference between an obstacle and an opportunity, as both can be used to achieve one’s goals and objectives.
- Question 4: What does “every obstacle is an opportunity” mean?
- Answer 4: The phrase “every obstacle is an opportunity” suggests that challenges and setbacks can be viewed as chances to learn, grow, and find new paths for success.
- Question 5: Who said “every obstacle is an opportunity”?
- Answer 5: The quote “every obstacle is an opportunity” is often attributed to the ancient Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius.
- Question 6: What is the quote about opportunities and obstacles?
- Answer 6: The quote emphasizes that opportunities are often disguised as obstacles, and embracing challenges can lead to personal and professional growth.
- Question 7: How do entrepreneurs turn problems into opportunities?
- Answer 7: Entrepreneurs turn problems into opportunities by identifying market needs, innovating solutions, and transforming challenges into products or services that meet customer demands.
- Question 8: How do opportunities lead to success?
- Answer 8: Opportunities lead to success when they are recognized, seized upon, and utilized effectively to achieve goals and create positive outcomes.
- Question 9: How do successful people overcome obstacles?
- Answer 9: Successful people overcome obstacles through determination, resilience, learning from failures, seeking support, and maintaining a positive mindset.
- Question 10: What is the main obstacle to success?
- Answer 10: The main obstacle to success can vary from person to person but often includes fear of failure, lack of self-belief, and resistance to change.
- Question 11: Why are obstacles important in life?
- Answer 11: Obstacles are important in life as they provide opportunities for personal growth, learning, building character, and developing problem-solving skills.
- Question 12: How does overcoming obstacles make you stronger?
- Answer 12: Overcoming obstacles builds resilience, enhances self-confidence, and fosters a sense of accomplishment, making individuals stronger and more prepared to face future challenges.