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“Somebody said you have to love what you do, but that's not necessarily true. What is true is that you have to love the opportunity. The opportunity to build life, future, health, success and fortune. Knocking on someone's door or making that extra call may not be something you love to do, but you…” quote by Jim Rohn
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“Somebody said you have to love what you do, but that's not necessarily true. What is true is that you have to love the opportunity. The opportunity to build life, future, health, success and fortune. Knocking on someone's door or making that extra call may not be something you love to do, but you love the opportunity of what might be behind that door or call.”

Jim Rohn

About This Quote

Source Speech: Personal Development Seminar, 1990s

Success comes from valuing the chance to achieve goals, not just the tasks themselves.

In simple terms: Love the chance, not just the work.

Key Takeaway

Focus on opportunities, not chores.

Themes

motivation opportunity success

Mood

optimistic determined

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • entrepreneurship
  • networking
  • sales calls

Key Concepts

Growth mindset purpose goal orientation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What opportunities can you pursue despite disliking the task?
  • How does reframing work as opportunity change motivation?
A Different Perspective

Opportunities may still require unpleasant work.

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