One of the best advices I received was when I started as a Call Centre agent.

Back then, my manager said,

“Don’t ask for opportunities. Instead, ask,
‘Am I ready when those opportunities arise?’
Because if you’re not, opportunities won’t matter. They’ll pass you by.”

His words hit me hard. They felt like a double punch.

Earlier that day, I found out the promotion that I’ve been waiting had passed me by.

How often do we focus on waiting for the “right opportunity” instead of preparing for it?

We tend to believe playing it safe by waiting is the best approach.

But is it?

Every time we choose to play it safe, we’re choosing to stay in comfort.

We stay put, waiting for the ‘right moment’, to be “more prepared”.

But what are the real costs of the waiting game?

– While we wait, competition increases.

– As we get older, fewer opportunities come our way.

– When we believe we’re not ready, others sense it too. We get overlooked.

– Over time, the career and life we desire drift further away – while we wait.

📌 So here’s something to consider:

What are you truly giving up by waiting for “YOUR” opportunity?

Remember, as you wait, time, competition and opportunities DON’T.