Think about it!

Here are a quick sampling of illuminating insights from others:

"The reasons that many opportunities pass us by is a perceptual one - we do not recognise an opportunity for what it is. 

An opportunity exists only when we see it."

~ Dr Edward de Bono;

"Everyone is surrounded by opportunities. But they only exist once they have been seen. And they will only be seen if they are looked for."

~ Dr Edward de Bono;

"If you wait for opportunities to occur, you will be one of the crowd... Opportunity ideas do not lie around waiting to be discovered. Such ideas need to be produced."

~ Dr Edward de Bono;

Dr Edward de Bono offered his expert opinion as to why we often miss opportunities:

- We simply cannot see the opportunity;
- We can see the opportunity, but cannot see any possible way of evaluating it;
- We can see that it is a worthwhile opportunity, but cannot see how it can be achieved;
- We can see that it is a worthwhile opportunity & even how to achieve it, but nevertheless it is not for us;
- We can see the opportunity, but can also see huge problems with people, resources & money;
- We can see that it is a worthwhile opportunity, but we have better use of our resources & efforts;
- We can see that it is a worthwhile opportunity, but in our opinion the risks are too great/rewards too small;

"Numerous connections are waiting to be discovered today, especially in the business world. We're surrounded by simple and obvious ideas that can increase our income and success dramatically. The problem is that we simply don't see them."

~ Jay Abraham, author of 'Getting Everything You Can Out of All You've Got';

"Successful opportunities for innovation & growth are right here, in front of us, & we often can't see them or don't act on them."

~ Erich Joachimsthaler, author of 'Hidden in Plain Sight: How to Find & Execute Your Company's Next Big Growth Strategy';

As I read, Napoleon Hill's insights are indeed revealing.

They remind me of this beautiful quote from internationally acclaimed accelerated business growth strategist Jay Abraham:

"As soon as you open your mind to doing things differently, the doors of opportunity practically fly off their hinges."

He adds:

"You are surrounded by simple, obvious solutions that can dramatically increase your power, influence and success. The problem is, you just don't see them."

Internationally acclaimed creativity guru Dr Edward de Bono shares his sentiment, for he says:

"If you wait for opportunities to occur, you will be one of the crowd... Opportunity ideas do not lie around waiting to be discovered. Such ideas need to be produced."

Even world renowned brand strategist Erich Joachimsthaler has similar thoughts:

"Opportunities for innovation and growth are right here, in fact, in front of us, and we often can't see them or don't act on them."

To cut to the chase, we just need to sharpen our perceptual sensitivity.