Opportunities Don't Come in a Perfect Package

There are so many people out there waiting for "the perfect opportunity" but really, they are probably missing out on some great ones. Rarely are opportunities presented to you in a perfect way. Most of the time, they come in weird shapes and sizes, and you have to dive in to find the gold. Yes, they're risky and complicated, but they're also your best shot at success.

There's no such thing as the "perfect" business idea, the "perfect" job, or the "perfect" investment. What you have instead are imperfect opportunities, which have the potential to become something great. What makes them imperfect is that they're not easy to recognize or execute. You have to take risks, be patient, and work hard to turn them into success. Susan Wojcicki said:

“Rarely are opportunities presented to you in a perfect way. In a nice little box with a yellow bow on top. 'Here, open it, it's perfect. You'll love it.' Opportunities – the good ones – are messy, confusing and hard to recognize. They're risky. They challenge you.” -Susan Wojcicki (CEO, Youtube) 

The best opportunities are the ones you create, not the ones you wait for.

Sometimes, we get so wrapped up in finding the perfect opportunity that we overlook the great ones that are right in front of us. Opportunities can be messy, blurry, and confusing, but that doesn't mean they're not valuable. Don't overlook the power of the messy, imperfect opportunities. They give you the chance to make an impact and change the world.

Success comes from recognizing and seizing opportunities, even if they're not perfect. Success comes from taking risks, learning from failures, and adapting to change. Success comes from being open-minded, resilient, and persistent. So, don't wait for the perfect opportunity to come your way. Your call to action this week is to create your own imperfect opportunities and turn them into something extraordinary.