A wise man will make more opportunities, than he finds.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Proactive people create chances for success rather than waiting for them to appear.
- In plain terms
- Make your own chances instead of waiting for them.
- What can you take from it?
- Be proactive to create your own opportunities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What opportunity will you create today?
- How do you wait versus act?
Another view
Some opportunities depend on external factors beyond individual control.
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