Chapter Eight
Never Say ‘No’ Too Soon and ‘Yes’ Too Late
Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.
Harry Truman
People often blame others for the lack of opportunities. They often blame God for not providing opportunities. It is the intelligent leaders who scan the environment, spot opportunities and grab them.
What is Opportunity?
Opportunity is like a beautiful woman approaching you on wings. Once you’ve seen her, you must grab her and wed her, otherwise she might go elsewhere to someone else who will spot her and care for her.
Leaders and Opportunities
Leaders have ...
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