Life is full of opportunities, some planned, others serendipitous. Either way, we must have the courage to consider them. The courage to consider is as importance as the courage to seize them because that’s the first step, and those are usually the hardest. Do your research, talk to others, make it your business to know the facts. And because not all opportunities will be right – timing, interest, and abilities must be weighed where you are versus where you want to be. Some just may not be right for you and you must have the courage to accept that and wait for more appropriate ones. And then have the courage to grab the one that fits you, your interests, and skills. If it’s something that’s only for you, don’t bother looking at what others might do – their reasons apply only to them and shouldn’t concern you. That describes my decision to join the Golden Nugget. If it’s something that involves your whole team, group dynamics kick in and that’s more complicated, meaning lots of discussions and giving everyone their say. It can’t be forced – if it’s right, it’ll happen. That’s how my team decided to get into the paperless HR project. When opportunities happen in real time, it’s often hard to know what to do. But as I get on in age, I can look back and see how my life shrunk or expanded by whether I had the courage to do things. On balance, I think I grew more than not. What do you see when you look back? My advice: keep your eyes peeled for opportunities today.
Angela Anaïs Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell (1903 – 1977): French-born American diarist, essayist, novelist, and writer of short stories and erotica.
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