Timing Is Everything

          Have you ever sat back and looked into the archive of your mind and remembered that you "almost" bought Apple stock 5 years ago, or that you "almost" invested in "that company" whose stock is now infinitely more successful than it was 5 years ago?  I know hundreds of people who have similar stories.  Inaction is the number one cause of missed opportunity, so this week I want to focus on the habit of being early.

          Think about the billionaire Bill Gates.  What did he invent?  What was his major contribution to society?  How did he become the wealthiest person advertised in the media today?  When he was asked the same question his response was,

"First, I was in the right place at the right time. Second, I saw the vision. Third, and most important, I took action."

          Bill Gates didn't invent the computer.  He didn't invent the software.  He simply took action early enough in the game with the clear vision of what the projects potential could be.  Being early (or in the right place at the right time) is absolutely crucial in the success of many wealth people. 

          Being early is a habit that once mastered will begin paying off in many ways.  It's not restricted to the idea of being the first to move on a business concept.  It's not exclusive to purchasing that stock before it explodes.  It is a universal truth.  I would even go as far as calling it a (are you ready for this) a crucial Habit 2 Success. 

          This is true for for anything including business meetings.  If you are always the first one at the business table when the big boss calls a meeting who are they going to recognize as the proactive leader?  If you are always early to Black Friday, who is going to get the best deals?  If you are always first to the supermarket who's going to get the best produce and meat products?

          Am I making the point clear?  Being early is a habit that leads to a whole new world of self confidence, self motivation, and success.

"Being at the right place at the right time can only happen when you keep moving toward the next opportunity." - Arthur Pine

Important Distinction

          Now, that we've established this platform somewhat, I want to make a certain distinction of process here.  Many people wait for the perfect opportunity to act on a certain decision.  I want you to understand that being at the right place at the right time is in NO WAY in the same neighborhood as being in the perfect place in the perfect situation. 

          If you were to ask Bill Gates if his right place at the right time was the perfect place in the perfect situation my guess would be he would say no.  If you waste all of your time looking to the future for the perfect time and situation you'll find yourself with a life time of empty yesterdays.  To me the perfect situation at the perfect time means great reward for no risk.  If it were that easy everyone would do it. 

          Waiting to take a chance on something because the economic times isn't ideal.  Not pursuing one's dreams because the stars are not aligned properly is never a reason to not take action now.  Remember, being early allows you to be at the right place at the right time, and can dramatically change your life for the better.