Hello, everyone.
Welcome to my blog and another wonderful edition of the Hive Learners' featured post. One way or another, we have all let an opportunity slide, whether intentionally or unintentionally. The truth is that if we don't let opportunities slide, then we won't be able to know what life is all about and how to make amends.
Each time we let an opportunity slide, we learn a lesson and discover the dangers of procrastination. The dangers associated with whatever stopped us from hopping in on the opportunity lost—when you lose an opportunity, don't go around putting the blame on people. Just make up your mind that another opportunity won't pass you by; that's how we learn life lessons.
I have lost so many opportunities; each time I remember how I lost some opportunities, it breaks my heart, but what has happened has happened. After losing an opportunity, be ready to hop on any that comes your way.
Each time I remember how I lost an opportunity to join the Nigerian Defense Academy but let it slide because I kept procrastinating until the portal was closed, I really don't know how I was able to let that opportunity slide. I still regret my action to this day, and it breaks my heart. I wish I had just collected the form that day and given it a try. If I had, maybe things would have been better.
I missed this great opportunity in 2017, but some of my peers grabbed it, and by the end of this year, they will be passing out. They will not need to stress about looking for jobs as they already have one. Each time I remember life after school, I feel sad and regret that I did not grab my golden opportunity, all because I did not want to be part of the military like my dad accompanied by procrastination. I think it was all childishness that caused this.
In 2018, an uncle told me about a school where he lectures and that when sitting for JAMB, I should make the school my first choice. I thought about it and almost did not want to apply there because I don't want to be monitored while in school. Let me say I did not apply; I went ahead and applied to a school of my choosing.
Others were receiving admissions letters, but I got nothing. I immediately ran back to my uncle and told him how I had messed things up, and he said I shouldn't worry. I should just purchase a supplementary form while I change institutions and make theirs my first choice. After doing all of this, I later gained admission; I almost did not hop on another opportunity, but thank God I did at the dying minute.
From my experience, I've learned a lot, including that we should not take opportunities for granted. We might never get such an opportunity again in our lives; seize every opportunity that comes your way and pray the odds are in your favor.
Just cease every opportunity you see; you might never get the chance again. I got a chance and I let it slide for a reason that's not reason enough. Now I regret it and wish for a second chance, but sometimes there's no second chance.
Thanks for reading my post.