How to Become the Kind of Person Opportunities Chase in 2026
Medium | 07.01.2026 19:50
How to Become the Kind of Person Opportunities Chase in 2026
Opportunity Isn’t Random. It’s Engineered
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Opportunities rarely fall into someone’s lap. And on the rare occasion they do, only the people who are prepared can actually seize them. If you want more opportunities, you need to put yourself in the places, rooms, and circles where they naturally arise.
Proximity effect- Get Closer to the Life You Want
If you want to be “luckier,” increase your proximity to the people already doing what you want to do. Luck often looks like being in the right place at the right time, but you can engineer that.
Do this:
- Attend meetups in your field
- Say yes to invitations and new social experiences
- Join online communities and Facebook groups
- Volunteer at events that genuinely interest you
When you surround yourself with people who live the life you aspire to, you naturally get pulled into their world. Meg Jay calls this the power of “weak ties,” the casual connections that unexpectedly open doors.
