Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in overalls and looks like work.

~ Thomas Edison

This is one of my favourite quotes and one that is worth repeating daily. While it might seem like all the good ideas have been taken and this or that market is saturated - you’ll find that if you’re open to it, the world is still full of plenty of opportunities if you’re prepared to work them.

The problem is that too many people look for the quick and easy way to success rather than committing to something with passion and effort. I’ve seen so many “get rick quick” schemes that promise money while you sleep. The thing is, while there are certainly lots of ways to create passive income, it’s rare that there’s something that didn’t require quite a bit of work to set it up in the first place.

By focusing on wanting to make thousands of dollars in a few weeks instead of having some patience and putting in some consistent effort, the irony is that often it takes longer to find success (if at all) and that success may be far smaller. 

Take time to build your foundations and don’t be scared of hard work. You’re far more likely to be rewarded.