Opportunity

Every day we are faced with opportunities, both moral and immoral. The majority of the time we do not even pursue it, either because we have not noticed the opportunity or it does not interest us at the time. The thing with opportunities is that we often never get the chance to accept it again. It's like the last piece of cake. You see it, and you have to make the choice whether to take it or pass it bye. Often, if you do not take it, then somebody else will.

Such an opportunity, if chosen, can eventually come to define everything about you. However, this is not always a good thing. Like I mentioned earlier, there are both moral and immoral opportunities. Thus, it could potentially define you as a man of morality, responsibility, and leadership. Or it may corrupt you. It could turn you into an infamous man whose selfish ambitions and evil deeds are recorded in history for every generation to read and grow to hate.

I believe every notable person in history was given such an opportunity. Unlike us, the unremembered masses of earth, they noticed the opportunity and embraced it. For some, such as Hitler and Stalin, the opportunity was given to lead. Unfortunately, they abused their power and now they are two of the most hated figures in history. For others, such as George Washington or Mahatma Gandhi, the same opportunity to lead was given. However, instead of enslaving their people and leading through tyranny and fear, they chose to give freedom and responsibility to their subjects. They decided to lead with wisdom, with morality, with honesty.

So when an opportunity arises, think through things first. Will accepting this opportunity eventually give you a good reputation, or a bad one? Case in point, recognize the opportunity, determine its outcomes, and make your decision.