Why You’re Missing Opportunities Every Day.

Most people don’t realize how many professional and personal opportunities they miss each day simply because their attention is elsewhere.

Walk through your workplace today, and you'll notice it: countless people with their heads down, phones out, eyes fixed on the floor while walking. Most are so used to this pattern that they are unaware they are doing it - just on autopilot.

But the opportunity cost is real.

They’re missing small, everyday moments to build familiarity, trust, and relationships that quietly create opportunities and reputation over time.

One simple shift helps.

Treat your normal workplace walkabout as intentional relationship-building time, not just a commute between tasks. Look up. Make eye contact. Acknowledge people. Stop when it makes sense. Initiate brief, unscripted conversations.

Done consistently, this habit increases serendipitous opportunities, strengthens relationships, and builds your reputation as a social leader.