PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES

The real secret to success in this world is to put problems aside for the future and focus on opportunities—there are always problems, but there are also chances to succeed. Only those who ignore the problems and take advantage of the opportunities will succeed.

The solution to problems is not to fight them but to use the opportunities that are available despite the problems. Whenever you face problems, look for the possibilities that still exist despite the challenges and where you can act freely.

Identify those opportunities and focus your efforts on them. If you do this, you’ll soon notice that by taking advantage of opportunities, problems begin to resolve themselves. Achieving what is possible also grants you what was previously out of reach.

In life, all significance comes from action, and action can only occur within the realm of possibility; it is never practical to act within the realm of impossibility. When you start to act within the possible realm, it means you’re directing your practical efforts where they can be most effective. Such effort naturally produces results.

On the contrary, when you get involved with problems, it means you are putting your practical energy into areas where, despite your efforts, no positive result is possible. Such work is likely to be wasted and fruitless.

Problems themselves are not the main issue; the true focus should be on opportunities. By directing your attention and effort toward opportunities, you can ultimately gain control over your problems in the future. However, if you stay stuck in problems, you will end up with neither opportunities nor solutions.