Have you ever met someone who seems like they’re waiting around for opportunity to strike?

I know I have, but here’s the secret that you and I know already know that they somehow don’t—even if opportunity came up and hit them right in the nose, they wouldn’t know what to do with it. They would be just like the dog that spent all is time chasing the car, only to find out when he finally caught up to it that there’s not a darn thing he could actually do with it.

Don’t let this happen to you. Be proactive and put yourself in the best position to both attract opportunities and take full advantage of them once they’ve arrived.

Prepare yourself to answer the call whenever opportunity strikes by focusing on attitude, aptitude and magnitude.

1. Attitude. The right attitude can make the difference between attracting good luck and missing an opportunity. Stay positive about the future and curious about the world around you to open yourself up to all of the potential opportunities that are out there.
2. Aptitude. Instead of waiting around for the opportunity of your dreams to strike, prepare yourself for when that moment comes by educating yourself about the field in which you’re looking to succeed.
3. Magnitude. Creating a better future for yourself requires an investment. Figure out the magnitude time and resources that you’re willing to invest in your future opportunities, make a commitment and stick to it.

With a positive attitude, a focus on your aptitude and an understanding of the magnitude that you’re willing to invest, you’ll be ready to invite opportunity into your life anytime it rings.

It’s never the wrong time to invest in your future. You never know, today may just be the day that opportunity comes calling. Make sure that you’re ready to answer when it does!