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What does it mean?
Opportunities, once missed, are irretrievable.
In plain terms
Lost opportunity cannot be regained.
What can you take from it?
Seize opportunities when they arise.

Where it applies

  • career choices
  • investments
  • relationships

Putting it to work

  • act quickly on chances
  • review missed chances

Questions to consider

  • What opportunity was lost?
  • Can it be replaced?

Another view

New opportunities can emerge to replace lost ones.

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