Open Opportunity



Opportunity is freedom. The freedom to choose. The freedom to have options. The freedom to look at possibilities and select what best fits your needs and wants. The cereal aisle is the perfect example of open opportunity. You can ask yourself. Do I want fruity or do I want oats? Do I want honey or do I want chocolate? Do I want a small box or a big box? Do I want name brands or do I want the value brand?  


The analogy of the cereal aisle as a representation of open opportunity beautifully captures the essence of freedom of choice and the ability to explore possibilities. A neat and organized collection of choices all in one place that show their cost, their size and their contents upfront. Yes, this is opportunity at its most simplest form but it is the truest example of open opportunity. It's not merely about selecting a cereal; it's about making decisions that define our preferences and aspirations. This, in essence, is the heart of opportunity, the freedom to navigate through the options, weigh their merits, and ultimately choose what resonates with our individuality.


In this seemingly ordinary aisle, one discovers the embodiment of freedom; to choose from a variety of options, each representing a unique prospect. So how can we do the same in life? How can we organize our opportunities in rows of choices so that we can select from based on our desires and aspirations? 


  1. Initiative and Action: 

You can’t have the gift of choice if you don’t go to the store. This means that you need to take action and do the work that needs to be done. 


  1. Mistakes are Valuable: 

You don’t know what you like(or what works) unless you’ve tried it. Mistakes serve as powerful learning opportunities. They provide firsthand experience and a chance to understand what works and what doesn't.


  1. Put Yourself Out There:

Like the boxes of cereal themselves, if they’re not on display, they won’t be purchased. It's about presenting yourself, your skills, and your aspirations to the world in a way that invites attention and engagement.


  1. The Exploration of Choice:

We see the options in front of us and we need to pick something, to try something. Once you’ve chosen, that’s not the end. You take home the cereal and you eat it. "The Exploration of Choice" embraces the idea that decisions are not isolated events but integral components of an ever evolving journey. It emphasizes the importance of actively engaging with the consequences of choices, learning from experiences, and continually adapting in the ongoing exploration of life's possibilities.


  1. Don’t Become Overwhelmed by Options:

The thing with a cereal aisle is that even though there are so many choices, you can filter through them fairly easily. “I don’t want chocolate.” Eliminate those options. “I’m allergic to nuts!” Eliminate those options. Something that seems overwhelming can quickly become easier to manage once you start looking at it in more detail. 



Overall, we need to show up. We need to do the thing. Put in the work and put it out there for the world to see. It’s then that you can see the opportunities that will manifest for you. Even if the outcomes are simply gaining a deeper awareness of the available choices; an education is worth its weight in…cereal!

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