Opportunity is all around you and when you least expect it, it will rise and confront you. It might knock you sideways but you must not allow yourself to be put off course and if you do not act straightaway and take the opportunity you will regret it forever.

When you are progressing along your chosen path to success an opportunity will arise entirely different from the route you are taking and throw your plans into turmoil, but to pass it over, a future of regret awaits you.

Opportunities come in many different forms and being constantly prepared and expectant is the only way you can deal with it, so in anticipation of its arrival, a positive mindset is essential. Lapsing into negativity will ensure that any opportunity that arises will pass you by, while you ponder on the whys and wherefores of what is before you instead of grabbing it with both hands.

When you are faced with adversity and begin to get negative and depressed, remaining positive is the only answer. No matter what adversity you are faced with the only person that can overcome it is you. Adversity strengthens you and if handled properly can teach you a great deal; lessons you will never forget.

So the answer is to expect opportunity to seek you out and anticipate its arrival.

Those around you who remain negative would proclaim that they have never had the chance to improve themselves. To illustrate this point negative people do not see opportunities; they only see problems. However the positive person would see that opportunity is all around them in abundance and use it to achieve their goals.

If you stick to your negative beliefs all through your life, pondering on what might have been when it is too late, would be a pointless exercise. This frustrating experience is a feeling known by many.

So to save yourself from the regret and frustration that could occur, acting immediately is the only way forward. Being positive, not allowing negative thoughts into your mind and seeing everything that takes you away from your day to day existence, as an opportunity, to take advantage of.

In addition, as you progress you must realise that everything you try will not be an astounding success. But you only need one success to fulfil your dreams. You must realise that every failure is a step nearer success. It is your determination that drives you towards your goals and having faith in your own ability that will eventually be the basis of your success.

Mark has concentrated on this subject as in his childhood he was blighted by lack of self confidence and low self esteem and would like to share his experiences of how he has overcome these issues in the hope that it will help others conquer similar problems.

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