From b6d9fa19abd2567c4a01a460998e5bfc42139a06 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ida-ccc Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:36:10 +0800 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Update oppourtunity-magnet.md --- _mental_models/oppourtunity-magnet.md | 53 +++++++++++++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 46 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/_mental_models/oppourtunity-magnet.md b/_mental_models/oppourtunity-magnet.md index f631dba..9b6d0d1 100644 --- a/_mental_models/oppourtunity-magnet.md +++ b/_mental_models/oppourtunity-magnet.md @@ -1,20 +1,59 @@ --- layout: mental-model name: Oppourtunity Magnet -benefit: Coming soon -summary: Coming soon +benefit: This mental model helps idenfity ways we can be chased rather being a chaser +summary: Do not focus only on chasing opportunities. Focus on becoming the type of person opportunities chase. prerequisites: --- -#### Description +## Description -You can either chase a job, a girl, or a position; or you can upgrade yourself in such a way that these things chase you. -This mental model helps idenfity ways we can be chased rather being a chaser +You can chase a job, a partner, or a position. +Or you can upgrade yourself in a way that makes those things chase you. + +This mental model helps identify ways to become attractive to opportunities instead of constantly pursuing them. + +Instead of asking, _“How do I get this?”_ Ask, _“Who do I need to become so this comes to me?”_ + +When you increase your skills, reputation, network, and output, you reduce the need to chase. Opportunities naturally gravitate toward visible value. + +Reference: https://crazypolymath.substack.com/p/how-to-become-an-opportunity-magnet -#### Practice +## Practice +1. Identify something you are currently chasing (job, client, relationship, recognition). +2. Ask: What traits would someone have if opportunities were coming to them instead? +3. List the skills, habits, or signals that would make you more attractive. +Work on those instead of chasing directly. + +### Example-1: Job Opportunities + +Chasing: Sending hundreds of applications. + +Opportunity Magnet: +- Building visible projects. +- Sharing your knowledge publicly. +- Developing rare skills. +- Becoming known for solving a specific problem. + +### Example-2: Job Opportunities + +Chasing: Constantly promoting your product without improving it. + +Opportunity Magnet: +- Making the product genuinely better. +- Improving user experience. +- Creating something people talk about organically. +- Becoming known for quality and reliability. +- When the product creates real value, users invite others for you. +### Example-3: Relationships -#### Example-1 +Chasing: Trying hard to impress someone. +Opportunity Magnet: +- Improving your health and fitness. +- Becoming emotionally stable. +- Living an interesting, purpose-driven life. +- Being genuinely kind and confident. From 078e112c04d3dd1d1ee5d045439fe91cb3567d9b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ida-ccc Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:37:32 +0800 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Update opportunity-magnet.md - correct spelling --- _mental_models/oppourtunity-magnet.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/_mental_models/oppourtunity-magnet.md b/_mental_models/oppourtunity-magnet.md index 9b6d0d1..0ff6127 100644 --- a/_mental_models/oppourtunity-magnet.md +++ b/_mental_models/oppourtunity-magnet.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- layout: mental-model -name: Oppourtunity Magnet +name: Opportunity Magnet benefit: This mental model helps idenfity ways we can be chased rather being a chaser summary: Do not focus only on chasing opportunities. Focus on becoming the type of person opportunities chase. prerequisites: