Stop waiting to be chosen, go for it.

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Sometimes you're the reason why you missed an opportunity.
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‎A big conference was organized and the speaker was called out to represent the show. He was a handsome young man, wearing a well-fitted suit.
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‎In his hand, he held a few books. Everyone looks excited because this is an inspiring show, and they will all go home with a life-changing experience.
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‎The show started, and everybody went silent, paying attention to the speaker. He shares life experiences and financial education. Everybody feels excited about his speech...he must be professional, isn't he?
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‎But that was just the beginning.... At a particular point, he asked, "Who wants this book?"
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‎Everybody knew that the book must be a gem. It's either he's the one who wrote it or he had read it and he knows it will benefit the reader. But here is the problem. He came with only 5 copies and it's about 100 people who gather for this conference.
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‎So when he asked who wanted this book, everybody raised their hands up, signifying that they wanted it. I guess you and I would do the same.
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‎But 2 people got up and walked straight to him, received the book, and went back to their seats.
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‎After the two people walked up to collect the books, the speaker said something that struck me:
‎"You all raised your hands hoping I’d choose you, but sometimes, life doesn’t work like that. You don’t wait to be chosen — you walk up and grab it."
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‎That moment made me think... How many opportunities have we missed just because we didn’t take a step forward?
I pass through this missing opportunity:
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‎- Maybe someone told you about a legit online job, but you ignored it. Missed.
‎- You saw a free course link that could’ve changed your life, but you scrolled past it. Missed.

‎- You had access to someone experienced, but pride or fear stopped you from reaching out. Missed.

‎- You wanted to learn a skill like editing, trading, or design, but you kept postponing. Procrastinating, missed.
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‎Sometimes, opportunity shows up once — quiet, short, and disguised as effort. If you don’t move, someone else will, grab it and you end up losing it.
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‎So whatever you want, go for it.
‎Don’t wait to be picked.
‎Don’t just raise your hand and hope — walk up and take it.
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‎It's funny, right? They don't wait for opportunity; they chase it, they make an approach, and they walk to it to receive the gem.
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‎The presenter was like.....you guys are raising your hands as if I have a choice to choose anybody there... sometimes you just need to walk to get what you want.
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‎We're so familiar with the statement: opportunity comes but once. No doubt, when it comes, you either grab it or you lose or miss it. How do you miss an opportunity?
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‎Just like this audience I used earlier, the book cost thousands of naira, but they were at a point when they could just get it free, but they missed it. How? Because they didn't make an attempt, they want to be chosen.
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‎But the one who made an approach was able to grab the opportunity. What can you and I learn from this example?
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‎Is there anything you're planning to accomplish? Make an approach
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‎Do you need help? Reach out
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‎You want to be popular? Make yourself visible.
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‎Don't always wait to be chosen; try to show that you know what you can do and are willing to do everything to achieve it.
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‎Conclusion
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‎So, next time an opportunity arises, don't just raise your hand; get up and grab it.
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‎I don't want to make it longer, but so that everyone can read and understand. You have questions? You want to share your thoughts? Am right here with you.
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‎Thank you for reading, though it's not your popular content you normally see.
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‎This is coming from @mhizta and it's authentic.
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‎Honorable mention;
@issambashir
@josepha
@wakeupkitty
@missyleo
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