Be a Go Getter
Don't live like a spectator. Don't be a complainer.
Some folks sit around hoping for chances to come their way—they're like spectators. But the real go-getters, the strong ones, don't just wait; they make their opportunities. As E. H. Chapin puts it, "The best people aren't the ones waiting for chances, but the ones who go after them, conquer them, and use them to their advantage."
Sure, getting extraordinary help is rare, like winning the lottery, but opportunities always pop up. You need to act when they show up.
People who complain about not having opportunities usually have weak, indecisive minds. But guess what? Opportunities are everywhere. Every lesson, test, patient, article, and responsibility thrown your way is a chance waiting for you to grab it and turn it into something valuable. Life is full of these chances, and every interaction or challenge is a door to success if you tackle it with determination.
Being alive is a privilege, and when you face challenges like a real trooper, opportunities that fit your skills will come flying at you faster than you can catch them. Take Fred Douglass, for example. He was once a slave without ownership of his own body, but he became a speaker, editor, and statesman. If he can do all that, just think of what any regular guy with more opportunities than Douglass can achieve!
Complainers usually have lots of free time, not the hard workers. Some folks can make the most out of bits and pieces of opportunities that others just toss away. They're like bees collecting honey from every flower, always learning and getting stronger.
As a wise cardinal once said, "Fortune visits everyone at least once in their life," but if you're not ready to grab it, she'll slip away. It's not about the lack of opportunities; it's about seeing them and grabbing them with purpose and determination.
