Life very rarely hands you anything. Things you want don’t come gift wrapped just waiting for you to open them. Most of the time it’s a struggle to create the opportunities for yourself to take advantage of. You’ll need to work hard day in and out to get even a chance to do the things you aspire to.

That’s why, when life sees fit to just up and hand you something, where it parks an opportunity right in front of you with the door wide open, hop in and take advantage without hesitation. If you don’t take the ride, eventually life will close the door and ride off without you. Capitalize on the chances that life gives you. Don’t overthink things and end up accepting mediocrity instead.