Can You Turn an Obstacle Into Opportunity?

Maybe that struggle made you stronger, opened the door to a bigger opportunity, or helped you discover your “other self”. Listen in to these riveting stories of struggle and challenge that led to new opportunities and more fulfilling ways to thrive.

Episode #833 June 03, 2022

Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable. This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die. Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show.

Thank you for being a listener of this podcast. I love hearing from you and being allowed to think through the questions we all have about finding or creating work that matters, for people who care.

Questions:

Have you survived a past struggle that has made you stronger? Have you turned an obstacle into opportunity?

Has there been an event in your life that caused you to discover your “other self”?

What is the transformation you are expecting from your current challenge?

Quotation:

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Some Amazing Quotes From Our Contest Submissions About How They Turned an Obstacle Into Opportunity:

“I turned criticism of me into an opportunity and have led my own company for 30 plus years.” – Tom “What tragedy meant for evil, God intended for good because we chose to ask what opportunities does this tragedy present.” – Todd “Little did I know that the obstacle of not getting a promotion that I wanted would lead me down a path I never thought possible.” – Roxanne “We never would have had the courage to make this move without the unfortunate circumstance that occurred with my previous company.” – Jim “Looking back, getting a small raise would have been the worst thing that could have happened to me. Instead, the pressure forced me to be confident in what I wanted my life to look like and work for it.” – Zach “Leaving the job I had loved was both terrifying and a relief. Stopping and listening was what I needed to move forward. It’s never too late to possess a new beginning. After all, what does age have to do with it?”

Resources:

Understanding who you are and what opportunities are out there is the first step toward creating the future you’re excited about! Get my 11-page workbook Who Are You and Why Are You Here at 48days.com/why

A lot of the thoughts we talk about here come from Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill 48 Days Eagles Members can find our full year-long study of Think and Grow Rich in the Eagles Training Center

How did you turn an obstacle into opportunity – $100 gift from a listener – The winner of our contest is James Odyomo – a listener from Kampala Central, Uganda