While the unsuccessful see obstacles as barriers to the way to success and a reason to quit, the successful often see these as opportunities for further learning, greater profit or lower competition. Successful people have a ‘can-do’ attitude and don’t let obstacles come in the way.
Advice from Masters – Quotes & Tips on Opportunities vs Obstacles
Rich people believe that, if worse comes to worst, they can always make their money back.
Action always beats inaction. Rich people get started, They trust that once they get in the game, they can make intelligent decisions in the present moment, make corrections, and adjust their sails along the way.
Rich people see an opportunity, jump on it, and get even richer. As for poor people? They’re still preparing.
Rich people see opportunities. Poor people see obstacles. Rich people see potential growth. Poor people see potential loss. Rich people focus on the rewards. Poor people focus on the risks.
Harv Eker – Money Coach, Author – Secrets of the Millionaire Mind
‘Can-do’ attitude: People with a “can do” attitude approach every situation with the outlook that no matter what, it can be done. They consistently use phrases like “We can do it,” “Let’s make it happen,” “Let’s work it out”—and they always maintain that a solution exists.
Challenges as opportunities: Successful people see all situations—even problems and complaints—as opportunities. Whereas many people loathe challenges—and use them as reasons to sink further into indifference—highly successful individuals are compelled and invigorated by challenges
Grant Cardone – Author – The 10x rule / Sell or Be Sold
Top 10 Books on Dealing with Uncertainty & Failure
The road to success is filled with obstacles, uncertainty and failure. These 10 books will help equip you to better deal with such barriers and continue onwards towards fulfilling your goals.
How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life
Authors: Scott Adams,
Mainstream career advice does not work for everyone. That is why this book is a gamechanger. Scott Adams teaches you how to convert the failures of your life into opportunities that will invite success to your doorstep. Learn the tricks and strategies he used to go from zero to the world-renowned creator of Dilbert — with guaranteed entertainment.
Spartan Up!: A Take-No-Prisoners Guide to Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Peak Performance in Life
Authors: Joe De Sena,Jeff O'Connell
Will is your biggest hurdle. Discipline is your biggest strength. De Sena and O’Connell teach how you can master these two and achieve “obstacle immunity”. Their insights will drag you out of the comfort zone and prepare you to face the battle of life. Based on lessons learnt from the Spartan race, the authors will help you reach your highest potential in every area of life.
In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars
Authors: Mark Batterson,
When opportunity knocks on your door, fear chases it away. Mark Batterson’s insights will teach you to conquer this fear, to face the risks boldly and to make the most of the opportunities God chose to send in your way. It’s time to chase the lion!
Adapt: Why Success Always Starts with Failure
Authors: Tim Harford,
The world is so consumed with unpredictability that plans and strategies alone won’t suffice. Harford combines psychology, economics, physics and even biology to help you develop the trait that will help you thrive — adaptability. Whether it’s to tackle global warming or starvation, Harford’s Adapt holds the key to overcoming the challenges you will face.
Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion
Authors: Pema Chodron,Emily Hilburn Sell
From dealing with emotions like fear and sadness, to more positive ones like love and kindness, Chodron’s insights will make you more aware of your life so you can be more open to compassion. Discover the illuminating and life-enhancing concepts of Buddhism in a simple, easy-to-understand way, and you will find a new strength with which to face challenges.
Rejection Proof: 100 Days of Rejection, or How to Ask Anything of Anyone at Anytime
Authors: Jia Jiang,
Jia Jiang came to the US with the dream of becoming the next Bill Gates. But his very first rejection, made him lose hope and question his capabilities. Realizing that his inability to handle rejection was a greater dilemma, he then trained himself to accept a “no” with confidence. And then how this “no” can eventually be converted to a successful “yes”.
Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success
Authors: John C. Maxwell,
According to the international bestseller, John C. Maxwell, the way a person responds to failure is what determines whether they are mediocre or made for success. Unlike other books of do’s-and-don’ts, Maxwell’s Failing Forward is a personal insight into how you can befriend failure. He argues that problems are inevitable, so you might as well fail forward than backward.
Three Feet From Gold: Turn Your Obstacles Into Opportunities
Authors: Sharon L. Lechter,Greg S. Reid, Dan John Miller
Through the life-changing stories of the producer of “Oprah and friends”, a boxing champion and a Nobel nominee, the authors reveal the principles of never giving up. Three Feet from Gold is a book about undying passion, discovering your own success formula and choosing the right people for advice. It all starts when you choose to never give up.
The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
Authors: Ryan Holiday,
2000 years ago, Marcus Aurelius said, “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” Inspired by his words and Stoic philosophy, Ryan Holiday shows you how you can convert all the pain and suffering into opportunities in life that will strengthen you and open doors you never knew existed.
Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination
Authors: J.K. Rowling,Joel Holland
Your favourite author, J.K. Rowling, gives you more reasons to love her in this book. Drawing from her very own experiences in life, she shows you how failure can redirect you towards the success that awaits you. The creator of Harry Potter reveals the power of imagination and how it can transform the world one person at a time.
Other concepts on Money, Success
Owning vs Running a Business
When you run a business, the business is dependent on your presence to run. When you own a business, the business will function and generate profits regardless of your presence. The vast majority or entrepreneurs both own & run their business, making their business nothing much more than a glorified and highly lucrative job. To experience true freedom, you need to learn to own a business that is built to be able to operate without you.
Comfort Zone
In your comfort zone, things feel familiar, comfortable and in control. This zone is associated with a steady level of performance. However for you to move ahead in life, you need to learn and experience new things, which involves moving out of your comfort zone. While this may not be comfortable, it is the only way to progress.
Success Mindset
Why do some people seem to constantly manage to succeed, while others fail despite a lot of work put in? The answers lies in the success mindset. People who succeed think, act and behave in a manner that differentiates them from the others, and this mindset is the secret key to their success.
Dominate – Don’t Compete
People who truly succeed big, never try to compete – they choose instead to dominate their particular niche and become known as the ‘go-to’ person or company for those specific requirements. Domination allows you to never have to compete on price, not get involved in feature wars and bring along free marketing.