Opportunity-Create It

Every enterprising person who sees something—a pile of scrap metal or rocks, they see its potential—the now famous ‘pet rock.’ Enterprising people can drive through abandoned towns—ghost towns—and see a new housing development. Or upon seeing an empty canning warehouse in San Francisco, they see a hip non-traditional shopping mall. And the list goes on.

Enterprising: Showing initiative and willingness to undertake new projects. Taking or willing to take risks: adventuresome, adventurous, audacious, bold, daredevil, daring, venturesome, venturous. Disposed to action: active, brisk, driving, dynamic, dynamical, energetic, lively, peppy, sprightly, spry, vigorous, zippy. Answers.com

Enterprising people keep their eyes open and their creative thoughts active. Their skills, confidence, creativity and discipline are poised to seize opportunities that present themselves regardless of the economy or other obstacles.

Enterprising people:

• see the future with the present
• have the courage to be creative—to see things differently; go against the crowd; take a different road; stand alone; choose activity versus inactivity
• find ways to take advantage of a situation versus being burdened by it
• have a strong work ethic—work is their play and vice versa
• seek out opportunities
• find a way to actively work toward their ambition no matter the obstacles

Enterprising people are not into creating opportunities for money alone—it is feelings of commitment to the greater good, self-worth, to see advantages and opportunities that make a difference in the future.

Tips to being enterprising:

• Research everything you can before taking action—due diligence
• Be prepared for contingencies
• Be resourceful
• Develop your creative spirit
• Be consistently persistent—if something does not work; regroup and approach it another way. Remember Thomas Edison discovered 100 ways how not to invent the light bulb

Be courageous and make the first enterprising step—your confidence, courage, creativity, and self-worth will illuminate new aspects of who you truly are.