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Dec 2024
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Opportunities Don't Happen, You Create T...

Danny Ballan
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In this inspiring episode of the English Plus Podcast, we tackle Chris Grosser’s powerful statement: “Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.” What does it really mean to take charge of your life and build the doors you want to open?

We’ll explore how opportunities aren’t just handed to us—they’re cultivated, like gardens that need care, effort, and resilience. From facing fears of failure to flipping the script on traditional approaches, this episode dives into the mindset, tools, and strategies needed to create your own success.

Along the way, you’ll expand your vocabulary with words and phrases like wake-up call, networking, flipping the script, and roadblocks. You’ll also discover how to identify your blind spots and learn to be intentional in your actions.

Plus, we’ll discuss intriguing questions: Do opportunities really have to be created? Have you ever turned a challenge into a success? And what’s one small step you can take today to build your own opportunities?

Tune in for practical insights, engaging language learning, and a little motivation to kickstart your next big move!

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