“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” - Milton Berle
What it means:
Have you ever waited for something to happen, but it never did? Maybe you were waiting for a promotion at work, but you never got it. Or maybe you were waiting for the perfect person to come along, but they never did.
If you’ve been waiting for something to happen, but it never has, then it’s time to take action. It’s time to build your own door.
Here are a few tips for building your own door:
Figure out what you want. What is your dream job? What kind of relationship do you want? What kind of life do you want to live? Once you know what you want, you can start to make a plan to get it.
Don’t be afraid to take risks. If you want something different, you need to be willing to do something different. Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and try new things.
Network with people in your field. Talk to people who are doing things that you want to do. Ask them for advice and guidance.
Volunteer for new experiences. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, and make a difference in the world. It’s also a great way to build your resume and show potential employers that you’re passionate about your work.
Building your own door takes time and effort, but it’s worth it. When you create your own opportunities, you are in control of your own life. You are not waiting for someone else to tell you what to do or where to go. You are in charge of your own destiny.
Here is a personal story about how I built my own door:
When I was in college, I wanted to be a writer. But I didn’t know how to become a writer. I didn’t know anyone who was a writer. And I didn’t have any experience writing professionally.
But I wasn’t going to let that stop me. I decided to build my own door.
I started by writing articles for my college newspaper. Then I started writing for a local magazine. And then I started writing for a national magazine.
I also started networking with other writers. I went to writing conferences and workshops. And I met with writers one-on-one.
After a few years of hard work and dedication, I finally got my dream job. I became a professional writer.
I’m not saying that it was easy. It took a lot of hard work and dedication. But it was worth it. I’m so grateful that I took the risk and built my own door.
Here are a few other stories of people who built their own doors:
Oprah Winfrey: Oprah was born into poverty and abuse. But she didn’t let her circumstances define her. She worked hard and built her own door. She is now one of the most successful women in the world.
Steve Jobs: Steve Jobs was fired from Apple, the company he founded. But he didn’t give up. He started a new company, Pixar, which became a huge success. He then returned to Apple and helped to make it one of the most valuable companies in the world.
J.K. Rowling: J.K. Rowling was a single mother living on welfare when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. She was rejected by 12 publishers before she finally found one who would publish her book. The Harry Potter series has now sold over 500 million copies and has been translated into 80 languages.
These are just a few examples of people who built their own doors. If you want something, don’t wait for it to come to you. Go out and create your own opportunity.