Getting Ready For Opportunity!

You know the saying... opportunity only knocks once!

You ever wonder about that saying? Where does it come from? What does it really mean?   I decided to do a little research and here's what I found.  The phrase is considered a proverb or idiom that means you only get one chance to achieve what you really want to do. The origins of the phrase goes back to the 1500's where the word "fate" or "fortune" was used instead of the word opportunity.  

Really?  People have been saying this for that long?  

Obviously the saying has stood the test of time but I'm challenging it today.  I'm not alone in saying that I have MISSED numerous opportunities to do something that I really wanted to do. Getting my next book published, for example, has been something I've been "working" on for the last 3 years. So why isn't it finished? Did I actually have the opportunity?  Oh yeah, I did... but I didn't take advantage of the opportunities.  So, does that mean I've missed my chance?  I hope not! Because I still intend to publish that book. 

If our one and only chance to do anything has expired, then we might as well call it a day! Why attempt to do anything else  because apparently the Fat Lady has sung her song and gone home!

Now, before I continue, I want you to know that I  absolutely am not condoning procrastination! That's another idiom right? Don't put off for tomorrow what you can do today.  But when you have put it off, I'm saying it's not too late. Go after the dream that is in your heart. As long as you are breathing and have a mind to do it... 

Then go for it! Your opportunity is knocking... LOUDLY!  Go open the door!

Happy New Year and Happy New Beginnings!