The Catalyst

Hello All,


Have you ever wondered what prevents people from reaching their goals? There is no singular reason but more like combinations. Maybe it’s just not the right time. Some failures exist because a person is thriving while doing the wrong thing. And let’s face it, some folks are just plain lazy. One of the biggest reasons for stagnancy is not taking advantage of opportunities. Life presents multiple opportunities everyday which go unnoticed. I think it’s high time we started taking advantage.
There is an idea out that opportunities are few and far between. For example, you may hear someone say that there are not any jobs out there. From my experience, there is plenty of work to be done. It just depends on what you’re willing to do. Some think that certain jobs (janitor, fast food, etc) are beneath them. So instead of working for minimum wage, they choose to sit around the house and complain getting paid less than minimum wage. I never understood that logic but, then again, most people don’t understand my logic. But I digress. The point I’m trying to make is just because you start at the bottom doesn’t mean you’re doomed to stay there. Cream rises to the top. No matter what a successful person does, he/she will always move up. It’s a mentality. Anyone who owns a business will tell you that a good worker is hard to come by. If you do your job with excellence there is no way you will ever get fired nor will you have to ask for a raise. Nobody wants to lose their best worker. I’ve heard it said that opportunity normally comes with a *visage of hard work. I don’t think opportunity wears a disguise at all. Opportunity is merely matter of time and chance. It is what you make of it.
Another thing about opportunity is that you need to be prepared when it’s present. ALWAYS! You can’t always see opportunity when it knocks so it’s good to be equipped. Preparation is like car insurance. You don’t always need it but it’s good to have just in case. As some of you may know, I act on my spare time. I’ve been in countless stage plays, commercials, and I’ve even had minor movie roles. Of course, I haven’t really gained too much from these particular opportunities other than good friendships, peace of mind, and memories. However, whenever the opportunities are available, I’m ALWAYS ready. You never know where it will lead. That’s the good thing about life. Hope and peace are like Siamese twins. You can’t have one without the other. Maybe that’s not the best analogy. Ah, well…
I know that when it comes to success all you need is to get your foot in the door. I also know that one of the hardest things to do is get your foot in said door. Luckily, you don’t have to compel opportunity. Opportunities avail themselves all day, everyday. I’m sure you would find great success if you would just see your goals through to the end (i.e. quit starting and not finishing). Like God, the tooth fairy, and Bigfoot, opportunity exists depending on the believer. If you don’t believe there are opportunities out there, you’re right. If you DO believe that opportunities exist, you’re right. It all depends on you, the individual. One can always be led to food but no one can be forced to eat.

“Grasp your opportunities, no matter how poor your health; nothing is worse for your health than boredom.” - Mignon McLaughlin

Dream Big. Live Bigger.



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*Word you’ve never heard…
visage /VIZ-ij/ noun – aspect or appearance