Make the most out of opportunities! This chapter talks about finding, recognizing and utilizing opportunities. Doing this is not a one time effort, it is an "on-going investment". (pt 148) Opportunities can be as simple as recognizing when we need to adapt a plan, talk with someone or being in the right place. "Winning the lottery is blind luck. Serendipity involves being alert to potential opportunity and acting on it."
A way to increase the opportunities we come buy is to increase our associations. Yes - this applies to the last chapter on networking. As we make ourselves part of groups and become acquainted with people we open ourselves up to a whole lot of opportunities that otherwise might not present themselves.This takes what the authors refer to as 'hustle'. You have to be willing to put forth the work to be successfull.
Sometimes it is hard to know which opportunity to jump on and which one to pass up. However, if you fail to make a choice and leave your options open, you might just miss the right opportunity for you. " Making a decision reduces opportunities in the short run, but increases opportunities in the long run." (pg. 170)
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