Take advantage of opportunities when they arise from "summary" of How to Make Money by Felix Dennis
When an opportunity presents itself, grab it with both hands. Do not hesitate, do not dither, do not wait for a better moment. Opportunities are like buses — miss one, and another will come along shortly. But do not assume that another will come along. It may not. Opportunities are rare, and fleeting. They often come disguised as hard work or risky propositions. But they are there, waiting for you to seize them.
Opportunities do not knock softly on your door; they barge in, unannounced, demanding your attention. They are not for the faint of heart or the lazy of mind. They require courage, determination, and a willingness to take risks. But those who dare to grab hold of opportunities are the ones who succeed in life.
Do not be afraid of failure. Failure is a part of life, a stepping stone on the path to success. Every successful person has failed at some point in their journey. But they did not let failure deter them. They learned from their mistakes, picked themselves up, and tried again. And again. And again. Until they succeeded.
Opportunities do not wait for you to be ready. They come when you least expect them, when you are least prepared. But that is the beauty of opportunities — they force you to grow, to adapt, to push yourself beyond your limits. They challenge you to be better, to do better, to become better.
So when an opportunity comes knocking, do not turn it away. Embrace it, welcome it, make it your own. Take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way, for you never know when the next one will arrive. And remember, the only way to predict the future is to create it.
