LOCKED MIND

Houdini was a master magician as well as a fabulous locksmith. He boasted that he could escape from any Jail cell in the World in less than an hour. 

A small town in the British Isles built a new Jail, which they were extremely proud of. They issued Houdini a challenge. “Come give us a try,” they said. Houdini loved the publicity and the money attached with it, so he accepted. 

The day of the challenge came. By the time Houdini arrived, excitement was at a fever pitch. He proudly walked into the cell and the Big Iron door was closed. Secreted in his belt was a flexible tough and durable ten-inch piece of steel, which he used to work on the lock. At the end of 15 minutes his confident expression had disappeared. At the end of 30 minutes he was looking confused. 

At the end of an hour he was drenched in perspiration. 

After two hours Houdini literally collapsed against the door — which opened! Yes, it had never been locked — except in his mind where he viewed it was as firmly locked as if a thousand locksmiths had put their best efforts in making the lock for it. One little push and Houdini could have easily opened the door. 

Many times a little extra push is all you need to open your opportunity door. Realistically, most locked doors are in your mind.