It took me years to figure out that you don't fall into a tub of butter, you jump for it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success requires active pursuit; opportunities do not arrive passively.
- In plain terms
- You have to go after what you want.
- What can you take from it?
- Take initiative to achieve goals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you waiting or acting?
- How do you seize opportunities?
Another view
Sometimes waiting leads to better outcomes than forcing action.
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