Want to give yourself an unfair advantage when pursuing a goal? Here's how you prepare...

Preparation betters your chances.

Listed below are some ways to better your chances. 

All of them require preparation, and/or expanding your knowledge, or working on yourself.

Better Your Chances for Successful Employment…

The more job applications you send, the better your chances.

The more people you connect with, the better your chances.

The more pavement you pound, the better your chances.

The more creative your approach, the better your chances.

The more you learn about the places you are applying to, the better your chances.

The more you learn about the job you are applying for, the better your chances.

The more samples of work you show, the better your chances.

The more your work gets seen, the better your chances.

The more you think outside the box, the better your chances.

The more you work on yourself, the better your chances.

The broader your search, the better your chances.

The more you persevere, the better your chances.

The more you modify your resume, and the more you reflect on your failed interviews, and modify your approach, the better your chances.

The more in-demand skills you have, the better your chances.

The larger your skill-set, the better your chances.

The more developed your communication skills, the better your chances.

The more you use metaphors to keep going, the better your chances.

Above all, the more driven and engaged you are, the better your chances.

Better Your Chances For Good Health…

The more you look after yourself, the better your chances.

The more you know about health issues, the better your chances.

The more tools you use, the better your chances.

The more you see problems as puzzles to be solved, the better your chances.

The more disciplined you are about what you eat, about exercise, sleep and relaxation, the better your chances.

Above all, the more driven and engaged you are, the better your chances.

Better Your Chances for Good Relationships…

The less high maintenance you are, the better your chances.

The less needy you are, the better your chances.

The more solid and dependable you are, the better your chances.

The more ethical you are, the better your chances

The more supportive you are, the better your chances.

The more patient and persevering you are, the better your chances.

The more positive you are, the better your chances.

The more attentive and caring you are, the better your chances.

The more interesting and “interested” you are, the better your chances.

Above all, the more driven and engaged you are, the better your chances.

One final piece of advice: 

In life, there are no guarantees. 

But there are always ways to better your chances. 

Preparation is a way to do that. 

Prepare by first asking what am I overlooking? 

What am I missing? 

Then create a plan of action.

Because, as I have repeated throughout this post, the more driven and engaged you are, the better your chances.