Spotting Opportunity

I was working this morning when my five-year-old came and announced he wanted “mac and cheese” for breakfast. I figured “what the heck” and we went to the kitchen to get it going. He sat on the floor as I pulled out the appropriate pot and lid.

 

Next thing you know he is asking why he can see light? I bent down and sure enough, when the gas line was installed, they drilled straight through to the laundry room. I ran into the laundry room and started waving at him through the wall. That’s fun stuff when you are five! I love five-year-olds. They know how to make the mundane marvelous!

 

I started thinking about the hole in the wall and how I had somehow missed that during the last eight years of living in my house. Probably has something to do with the fact the cabinet is knee level. But still, I’ve bent down before and still missed it. 

 

This made me think about our readers, clients and millionairemom.com members. Are you spotting—and more importantly acting on—your opportunities? I cannot drive home how important this is! You must get over your fear of asking for what you need in life. Men do this naturally and without apology. We as women must also become skilled in this arena.

 

The fact that I am “carpe diem” kind of gal is what I attribute as the #1 trait for my success to date. I’m not shy about asking for what I want. I really want you to get good at this. As busy as you are, you must be able to ask at the drop of a hat what you need from a relationship when the opportunity arises.

 

My son spotted the opportunity for some fun with his mom. For me, I never hesitate to seek out a keynote speaker at a networking meeting and ask on the spot if she would be willing to appear on my MillionaireMom radio show? You get the idea. Now get out there and make it happen!