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Are you a dreamer stuck in pause mode—waiting for the “right time” that never seems to come? Do you feel the pull of your potential but find yourself paralyzed by fear, doubt, or the belief that you're not ready yet? Then welcome to Knock. Ready. Rise. — the podcast built for those who are done waiting and ready to rise.
Inspired by Bruno Mars’s powerful reminder, “You can’t knock on opportunity’s door and not be ready,” and powered by the Victories Vibes message “Opportunity favors readiness,” this series dives into real, raw stories of people who stopped hoping—and started preparing.
In each episode, we explore how everyday individuals transformed their lives by stepping boldly into preparation mode before the opportunity ever came. You'll hear wisdom straight from those who lived it:
From Autopilot to Intention: Learn how creatives and professionals shook off the routine and chose to wake up, set goals, and chase the dreams they'd shelved for years.
The Power of a Quote—and a Movement: Discover how something as simple as a quote on a Victories Vibes shirt became a daily reminder, a mindset shift, and a spark for lasting transformation.
Quiet Hustle, Loud Results: Hear stories of people like Maya, who saved in secret to attend a dream camp, or Ava, who quietly built a portfolio before sunrise—turning discipline into momentum even when no one was watching.
When Readiness Meets the Moment: Dive into pivotal moments when preparation met opportunity—a producer discovered via TikTok, a designer spotted on Instagram, or a student landing a full scholarship. These guests were ready—and it changed everything.
Becoming the Spark for Others: Learn how guests evolved into mentors, creators, and changemakers, using their stories to empower others. From hosting online “Victory Sprints” to leading workshops and collaborating with Victories Vibes, they prove that readiness doesn’t just change your story—it helps others write theirs.
As featured on Ava Torres’s own journey and podcast, Knock. Ready. Rise. brings voices from all walks of life—creatives, dreamers, doers—who dared to prepare when it felt like no one was watching.
This show is for anyone who’s ever asked:
“Am I good enough?”
“Did I miss my chance?”
“Will my moment ever come?”
It will. But only if you’re ready when it knocks.
Join us, wear your belief, and rise—step by step, moment by moment, victory by victory.
https://victories-vibes.com/collections/bruno-mars-opportunity-favors-readiness
Inspired by Bruno Mars’s powerful reminder, “You can’t knock on opportunity’s door and not be ready,” and powered by the Victories Vibes message “Opportunity favors readiness,” this series dives into real, raw stories of people who stopped hoping—and started preparing.
In each episode, we explore how everyday individuals transformed their lives by stepping boldly into preparation mode before the opportunity ever came. You'll hear wisdom straight from those who lived it:
From Autopilot to Intention: Learn how creatives and professionals shook off the routine and chose to wake up, set goals, and chase the dreams they'd shelved for years.
The Power of a Quote—and a Movement: Discover how something as simple as a quote on a Victories Vibes shirt became a daily reminder, a mindset shift, and a spark for lasting transformation.
Quiet Hustle, Loud Results: Hear stories of people like Maya, who saved in secret to attend a dream camp, or Ava, who quietly built a portfolio before sunrise—turning discipline into momentum even when no one was watching.
When Readiness Meets the Moment: Dive into pivotal moments when preparation met opportunity—a producer discovered via TikTok, a designer spotted on Instagram, or a student landing a full scholarship. These guests were ready—and it changed everything.
Becoming the Spark for Others: Learn how guests evolved into mentors, creators, and changemakers, using their stories to empower others. From hosting online “Victory Sprints” to leading workshops and collaborating with Victories Vibes, they prove that readiness doesn’t just change your story—it helps others write theirs.
As featured on Ava Torres’s own journey and podcast, Knock. Ready. Rise. brings voices from all walks of life—creatives, dreamers, doers—who dared to prepare when it felt like no one was watching.
This show is for anyone who’s ever asked:
“Am I good enough?”
“Did I miss my chance?”
“Will my moment ever come?”
It will. But only if you’re ready when it knocks.
Join us, wear your belief, and rise—step by step, moment by moment, victory by victory.
https://victories-vibes.com/collections/bruno-mars-opportunity-favors-readiness
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00:00Okay, let's unpack this. Have you ever had a moment where, like, a single sentence, just a snippet of wisdom, it just hits you differently?
00:09Oh, absolutely.
00:10Yeah, like, it wasn't just words anymore, but suddenly it felt like a blueprint for, you know, real change.
00:14Mm-hmm. Like a key turning.
00:16Exactly. Well, today, we're doing a deep dive into this incredibly powerful concept. Opportunity favors readiness.
00:26It's a great one.
00:26It really is. And we've gathered some truly compelling sources for this. We've got personal stories, people whose lives genuinely shifted because of this idea.
00:36They're people, real experiences.
00:37Right. And we'll also look at how this unique brand kind of amplified the message, making it tangible.
00:43Which is interesting in itself.
00:44Totally. So our mission today, really, is to pull out the most important nuggets from all these different experiences.
00:50Yeah, help make sense of it all.
00:51Help you understand how readiness. Well, it isn't just about getting lucky. It's more about intentional preparation and maybe even a profound shift in mindset.
01:01Get ready for some, hopefully, some aha moments here.
01:04And what's fascinating, I think, is just how universal this truth seems to be. We're going to explore how this one quote, actually inspired by an iconic artist.
01:15Right.
01:16How it became this tangible catalyst for people, helping them move from just, you know, dreaming small to actually seizing big chances.
01:25Making the leap.
01:26Exactly. Which brings up a really important question, I think. What does it truly mean to be ready for those big moments in life, especially when the path forward isn't obvious at all?
01:36That's such a crucial question, isn't it?
01:38Yeah.
01:39Because readiness, it's not some static state. It's a journey.
01:42Yeah, definitely a process.
01:43And our sources show how this powerful phrase, opportunity favors readiness, is actually a reinterpretation, right, of something the artist Bruno Mars once said.
01:53Yeah, the original was, you can't knock on Opportunity's door and not be ready.
01:57Spot on. And that quote became like a personal anthem for so many people we've looked at. It really drove them to action.
02:02Exactly. Take, for instance, one story we found about a barista. Felt stuck, day job routine, but really admired Bruno Mars' his fearlessness.
02:11Yeah.
02:11You know, she literally just stumbled upon that quote scrolling Instagram, and she said it hit her in the chest. Hard.
02:18Wow.
02:19And for her, like for many others we saw, that quote led them to discover this brand selling inspirational apparel, you know, shirts, hooties, with quotes like this one.
02:29Okay.
02:29And they described getting one of these items as, well, more than just buying something, it felt like making a promise to themselves or like putting on armor.
02:38Interesting. So like a physical reminder.
02:40Yeah, a tangible first step. Declaring this like internal shift in mindset was starting.
02:46It's actually incredible how a tangible symbol, like a piece of clothing, but imbued with a powerful message, can become that kind of commitment device.
02:54It really is.
02:55Think about Ava Torres. Graphic designer felt like she was stuck in a creative rut. She heard Bruno Mars say that line, you can't knock on Opportunity's door and not be ready in an interview.
03:04Okay.
03:05And she said it just echoed in her head for days. Then she finds that message on a shirt and felt this electric surge of connection, ordered it instantly.
03:15So it resonated immediately.
03:16Totally. And she said it genuinely became her superhero cape, a reminder to show up fully prepared, you know.
03:23And what Ava's story really highlights, I think, is the power of making a visible commitment.
03:27Right. Putting it out there.
03:28Exactly. By bringing this philosophy into their daily lives with a tangible symbol, these people created this constant reminder. It reinforced that mindset shift they were aiming for.
03:40Yeah.
03:40This whole idea of readiness as a kind of internal uniform, almost. It's a powerful theme that kept coming up.
03:47It's like an internal uniform. I like that.
03:48Yeah. Mia Rivera, dreaming of fashion design in a small town, no resources. She described her chosen symbol as a declaration, something she wore not just on her body, but in her soul.
04:00Deep.
04:01And Maya, growing up introverted in Michigan, secretly practicing dance, singing, acting, that symbol became her armor for practice, for auditions. It represented that internal transformation she was going through.
04:13And it wasn't just about a mental shift, right?
04:15Yeah.
04:15It actually triggered concrete action.
04:17Yes. That's crucial.
04:18We see this so vividly with Jasmine Flores. She'd missed out on a dream fashion internship earlier because, well, she just wasn't ready. Plain and simple.
04:27Ouch. That must have stung.
04:29Yeah. She said that decision haunted her. But finding this opportunity favors readiness mantra? That was her turning point. She got a physical reminder, wore it constantly, she said, like a shield, a battle cry.
04:43Giving herself permission.
04:44Permission. Exactly. Permission to try again. And this mindset shift, plus the actions she took next were so profound, she ended up launching her own clothing line called Be Ready.
04:54Wow. Full circle.
04:56Right.
04:57What's really fascinating here, though, and maybe a crucial nugget for anyone listening who wants to be ready, is that the preparation often happened in silence.
05:04Mm-hmm. Behind the scenes.
05:05Yeah. Long before any external validation, long before any opportunity even seemed possible. Take Maya again. She didn't announce her big plans.
05:13Get the quiet.
05:13Totally. She took free online classes, watched YouTube videos on stage presence, rehearsed every single day, saved every penny from her coffee shop job for a summer arts camp.
05:23That's dedication.
05:24It's that quiet grind, building this undeniable internal confidence. So when an instructor eventually did notice her and said, you've got something special, she wasn't surprised. She was just ready to keep going.
05:37She'd already done the work.
05:38Her readiness was internal first, not dependent on someone else saying, good job.
05:43That quiet grind.
05:44Yeah.
05:45That's absolutely key, isn't it?
05:46Yeah.
05:46It's all about building that solid foundation when nobody is watching.
05:50Spot on.
05:50Isabel Torres, another example. Graphic design student facing Bill's rejections.
05:56Yeah.
05:56Felt her dream just fading away.
05:59A tough spot.
06:00Yeah. But adopting her personal symbol, that phrase, was like wearing armor, she said. She started waking up early, not because she had to, but because she wanted to.
06:09A shift in motivation.
06:11Big time. Focused on mindset, effort, her craft. And when she applied for this crucial internship, she put personalized storytelling in her cover letter.
06:19Even referenced, the opportunity favors readiness, quote, directly.
06:23Bold move.
06:24And the feedback she got. They told her she was ready. It wasn't just her portfolio. It was the evident preparedness she just radiated.
06:31That comes across, doesn't it? When someone is truly prepared.
06:35Stepping back a bit from these individual stories, you start to see a broader pattern emerge.
06:40Okay. What's that?
06:40Well, many of these people found themselves at a real low point first. Feeling stuck. Or having just missed big chances.
06:48Right. Like Jasmine in the internship.
06:50Exactly. Or Maria Alferez. Turned down from three jobs, about to give up. Working three jobs just to make ends meet.
06:56Wow. Survival mode.
06:58Totally. But inspired by Bruno Mars' commitment, his work ethic, she started carving out just an hour each day for music production. Posting beats online, anonymously.
07:09Just putting it out there.
07:10His active decision to be ready, you know, to keep her skills sharp even when things looked bleak. That eventually led to an indie artist finding her work. A collaboration that went modestly viral.
07:21That's amazing. From that one hour a day.
07:24It's a perfect example of what psychologists call deliberate practice. That purposeful effort aimed at getting better, often without any immediate reward.
07:32Just doing the work because the work matters. And, you know, the impact didn't just stop with her own personal victories. So many of them started paying it forward.
07:42Ah, that's another powerful aspect, isn't it?
07:45Yeah, this idea that true readiness includes wanting to lift others up too.
07:48Ava Torres, after she landed her dream job. She didn't just keep her journey private.
07:54What did she do?
07:55Started blogging. Used the hashtag, hashtag opportunity favors readiness. Launched a podcast called Knock, Ready, Rise to help other creatives.
08:04Fantastic.
08:05And Isabel Torres became a micro-influencer. Collaborated on a limited edition design that sold out in two days. Now she runs Ready, Set, Studio and mentors young artists.
08:15So their readiness wasn't just for themselves. It expanded outwards, which it does raise an important question. How do you sustain that readiness, especially when the big opportunity still hasn't shown up yet?
08:27That's the hard part, right? Keeping the faith.
08:28It is. For Jasmine Ortiz, she was a music producer who dropped out of college. Her adopted mantra was that constant reminder. She just started preparing, joined free online production classes, volunteered to help local musicians record.
08:42Building skills and connections.
08:43Right. So when an opportunity finally came up, being a sound designer for a local showcase she applied, she got the gig, and that opened doors, producing for up-and-coming talents.
08:53Wow. One thing led to another.
08:56Brick by brick. And now she mentors high school students, tells them, opportunity doesn't send calendar invites, it just shows up. Her ongoing readiness built that career.
09:05That's such a powerful practical truth. Opportunity doesn't send invites.
09:09Yes. Love that. And for Lila Navarro, another story, she was a designer, very shy, loads of self-doubt.
09:17Relatable for many, I'm sure.
09:18Totally. Missing an internship application had crushed her confidence. But adopting that opportunity favors readiness mindset. It was transformative. Not just the clothing, she said, but the internal intention behind it.
09:31The meaning she gave it.
09:32Yes. She started drawing again, putting designs online. Then a local boutique reached out, unexpectedly, and she literally whispered to herself in the mirror, wearing her symbol,
09:41Be ready. This is the door.
09:42Giving herself that final push.
09:44Yeah. And she later launched her own collection called Spark Theory, themed around quotes that light that fire within.
09:50Incredible stories.
09:51Really are. So, okay. What does all this mean for you, listening right now? We've heard how Ava created that mullein when the door knocks folder, ready with her materials.
10:04Mm-hmm. Practical steps.
10:06How Isabel wove the quote right into her cover letter. How Jasmine Flores didn't just get ready, she created a whole brand called Be Ready.
10:14Yeah.
10:14And how Maya secretly honed her craft, building that internal fortress of skill when no one was looking.
10:20These aren't just, you know, nice anecdotes. They feel like blueprints.
10:24They really do. And if we connect this to the bigger picture, these stories just clearly underscore that readiness. It isn't passive. It's not something that just happens to you.
10:33It's an active decision.
10:34Absolutely. A continuous commitment. It's about building the house before the opportunity sends an invite, as Maria put it.
10:40Yeah, I like that analogy.
10:41Or wearing your belief like armor, like so many of them described. It really highlights how the transformation often starts way before the spotlight hits.
10:49In the quiet grind.
10:50In the quiet grind. The daily commitment. And just having the courage to prepare, even when you're terrified and maybe nobody else even sees your dream yet.
10:58So the crucial question these stories really prompt for us, for you listening, is if opportunity favors readiness, is the core truth here?
11:09Then what?
11:09Then what door are you waiting for in your life right now? What opportunity are you hoping for?
11:14Mm-hmm. Makes you think.
11:15And maybe more importantly, what small intentional step can you take today, right now even, to start building your readiness for that moment?
11:24Even if it feels tiny.
11:25Even if you're scared.
11:26Even if no one else gets it yet.
11:27Because as the narrator of that one piece, My Journey of Belief, discovered, sometimes the very first step is simply embracing your truth and just starting the work, regardless of how big or small that first action feels.
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