# Zig Ziglar: Focus on possibilities, not problems 2026-08-09T09:51:04+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet American motivational speaker Zig Ziglar’s quote, “When you focus on problems, you get more problems. When you focus on possibilities, you have more opportunities,” was featured as the quote of the day by livemint.com. The article explains that concentrating on obstacles makes them seem larger, while shifting attention to solutions opens up new paths. Born in 1926, Ziglar was a college dropout who founded the Zig Ziglar Institute. His words urge readers to look beyond difficulties and ask what can be learned or done next, a perspective particularly relevant in today's fast-paced world. ## Coverage - livemint.com Tags: inspiration, motivational quote, positive thinking, quote of the day, Zig Ziglar Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/zig-ziglar-focus-on-possibilities-not-problems/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/zig-ziglar-focus-on-possibilities-not-problems/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.