Opportunity Quote by J. Kelly Hoey
““Asking why separates opportunity from a distracting time waste. When opportunities abound (meetups, Twitter chats, speed networking, reunions, summits, and seminars), how do you efficiently and quickly sort the productive from the less than productive? Here's the why filter I use: Is the opportunity aligned with my goal(s)? Will my participation add value to the other attendees and be valuable for me? Does the opportunity expand my network and/or strengthen existing relationships? What does my gut say? (Yes, I'm a big believer in trusting your gut.)””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Networking Advice, J. Kelly Hoey, 2021
Evaluating opportunities by aligning them with personal goals, value contribution, network impact, and intuition helps prioritize productive engagements.
In simple terms: Use a goal‑aligned filter to choose valuable events.
Key Takeaway
Apply the filter before committing.
Themes
productivity
decision‑making
networking
Mood
focused
strategic
Type
advisory
practical
When to use this quote
- selecting conferences
- joining online chats
- attending meetups
- networking events
Key Concepts
goal alignment
value creation
intuition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure long‑term value of an opportunity?
- What role does intuition play versus data?
A Different Perspective
May overlook unexpected benefits of low‑value‑seeming events.
