How is 2022 going? At this point, a month has passed in the new year, one in which most had no clue as to what it might bring. Given the events of the last two years, pretty much anything could have happened.   

What I have come to realize is that now more than ever is the time to focus on things that can be controlled. The things that in all actuality are some of the most important things in life – thoughts, actions, goals, and opportunities. When focusing on these things, each becomes exponentially more powerful and controllable. It is sort of like harnessing a secret weapon people may not have realized they had. Consider this a bit of inspiration, perhaps a little nudge to steer clear of the chaos and follow the direction of growth and success. 

Pay attention to the mind and thoughts. This may seem like an odd thing to say, but when a person becomes actually aware of what they are thinking, they begin to analyze those thoughts and even ask themselves why they think them. They will quickly realize that thoughts dictate actions. What someone thinks, is how they act. Therefore, actions directly influence goals. Are you working towards yours or not?  

Why does this matter? Because the end result is opportunity. Positive thoughts lead to positive actions; positive actions lead to accomplished goals; accomplished goals open multiple doors of opportunities. When circling back around, there will be a head full of positive thoughts that are now acutely aware of a plethora of opportunities. And opportunity is what the rest of the year should be about.