Many people miss opportunity because it came disguised in overalls.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Opportunities often look like ordinary or hard work rather than something glamorous.
- In plain terms
- Do not ignore work just because it looks simple or dirty.
- What can you take from it?
- Be ready to work hard when chances appear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you ignoring opportunities that look small?
- How do you define opportunity?
Another view
Not all hard work leads to big opportunities.
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