Quotes About Opportunity

Things can turn out differently Apollo. That's the nice thing about being human. We only have one life, but we can choose what kind of story it's going to be.

Bellona has answered my prayer. She doesn't fight my battles for me. She doesn't guarantee me easy victory. She grants me opportunities to prove myself. She gives me strong enemies and potential allies.

Getting a second life is one thing. Making it a better life, that's the trick.

There's always away out for those clever enough to find it

If God only used perfect people, nohting would get done. God will use anybody if you're available.

Every day is an important day, and every second is a growth opportunity to deepen your character, to demonstrate love, or to depend on God.

His plan involves far more than the few decades you will spend on this planet. It's more than "the opportunity of a lifetime"; God offers you an opportunity beyond your lifetime. The Bible says, "[God's] plans endure forever; his purposes last eternally."7

Most people think of "vision" as the ability to see the future. But in today's rapidly changing world, vision is also the ability to accurately assess current changes and take advantage of them. Vision is being alert to opportunities.

It doesn't matter what your age is, God will use you if you will begin to act and think like a servant.

Life's random," he said. "The best you can do is pick up the pieces.

What if we had a chance to do it again and again, until we finally did get it right? Wouldn't that be wonderful?" EDWARD BERESFORD TODD

They were lucky. They'd been given history.

It's never too late,' I said vaguely. A lie, of course, as often, unfortunately, it is much too late.

no talent is wholly wasted unless its owner chooses to hide it in a napkin.

la vida es lo que tú hagas de ella.

And there's always a better time than right now and there always will be. But right now is what we've got.

Cross that bridge when you come to it

at least leave a phone message with HR saying that you've forwarded your résumé and you'd love to interview for the job.

But you can't sit around waiting for a mentor to find you. You have to search for them, and that may mean looking beyond your immediate department or area. Your

You want to be sure you're working for someone who will advocate on your behalf and isn't going to try to keep you in your same old spot—out

If you've just had a brief conversation at an event, ask, "Is it all right if I drop you a note?" You can follow up with a question in writing. Also, periodically send your potential mentor or sponsor information that she will find insightful. When you have an accomplishment under your belt, let her know about it.

it's this: the squeaky wheel definitely gets the grease. One of the most important things you must learn to do in your career is ask—in the right way. You must ask for money, responsibility, opportunities, title changes, benefits, bonuses, and perks. And don't

Wouldn't it be great if people could get to live suddenly as often as they die suddenly?

Don't tell me no one ever gave you a chance. You don't need anything given to you. You can make your own chances. But first you have to know what you're after, my dear.