BIG Problems — GREAT Opportunities
In this post I am mixing subjects from two prior posts: Problems and Opportunities. When you think about it, the best business opportunities are related to one or more problems. And opportunities lie in the solution to those problems. If that is the case, that means that to find great opportunities you need to be looking for big problems.
As I had mention in prior posts, IT shops are breeding grounds for problems, and thus, for opportunities.
IT managers interested in finding opportunities should keep an eye wide open for the biggest problems they can find and leverage those problems to find BIG opportunities to make a contribution to their business. Sometimes we become problem-adverse. We have so many problems we do not want to hear of another one, at least for a while. This mindset can jeopardize your ability to add significant value to your organization.
So give this post some thought and start looking for BIG problems that you can turn into GREAT opportunities and watch your career and your wealth sky rocket!
The BEST is Yet to Come!
Epi Torres, CEO
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Some people will hide from the problems of the organization or be paralyzed in fear to try anything that could make things better.
It’s best to stay hungry and fascinated with solving problems, even others problems. – The Lion mentality staying sharp and looking for the next kill.
These opportunities can also help hone the communication skills as I had found one day that somehow on my test box I had an Oracle Home (downgraded to 10.2.0.3) and I had to show (and communicate with the people in systems) without accusing people in harsh tones. So these problem solving opportunities are great for honing the tech and people skills!
Kevin,
Great comment on my post! I love your Lion’s metaphor — I agree! Waking up everyday thinking of what problem can I find/tackle/solve today is a great mindset to operate from. And it could lead you to uncover great opportuntities and perhaps achieve greater success in life. Like some one once said “no pain — no gain”.
The BEST is yet to come!
Epi Torres