Good morning! Today I have a guest post from CJ Renzi for you. If you’d like to guest post yourself, just let me know.
CJ Renzi is a classical guitarist, writer, and blogger who has recently released a new book titled “The End of Wishing Our Days Away.”
Have you ever missed a big opportunity or messed up a situation? It’s a terrible feeling, isn’t it? If we focus too much on these missed chances, we might get overwhelmed by regret. But what if we could prepare ourselves better so that next time, we’re ready to seize the moment?
Imagine catching a significant opportunity just when it comes your way. Sadly, there are countless reasons we might not be prepared, like bad timing, lack of funds, or other commitments. Sometimes, all these obstacles seem to come up at once.
Wouldn’t it be great if we could be always ready, like certain animals are? Many creatures are masters at using their environment to catch their prey. For example, trapdoor spiders, snapping turtles, and octopi have perfected the art of surprise. I admire these creatures and would even kiss them if it wasn’t dangerous!
Take the trapdoor spider in Malaysia. It waits in its burrow and pounces on prey that triggers its tripwires. The spider then drags the prey inside to enjoy it at leisure. Similarly, we spend our time writing, blogging, and practicing, but we don’t have such crafty ways to catch opportunities.
Instead of eating our prey, we get consumed by our passions. By focusing on our crafts, we become ready to take advantage of good fortune when it appears.
Interestingly, when I tried to learn more about what happens inside a trapdoor spider’s burrow, I found little information. It seems they live a very simple, content life inside their tight quarters. When they leave their lair, they act decisively and efficiently.
Like these animals, we need to avoid wasting time on nonsense. We should be able to quickly recognize valuable opportunities as well as things that are not worth our time. Does a tiger go after a minnow? Does a python coil around a grasshopper? Probably not.
When the time came for us to move from New York to Houston, open our own businesses, start a blog, or write a book, we were ready. The next big opportunity won’t escape us, and Aunt Dorothy will have to dine with someone else.
How do you, dear reader, ensure you’re prepared for opportunities?