The door of opportunity won’t open unless you do some pushing. Chances always favor prepared minds. The story happened when I was in high school can help illuminate the true meaning of the proverb.
On hearing the news that one student would be chosen and appointed to be the tour guide of some visiting teachers from Ireland, all of us felt excited. However, what annoyed us was that few of us could speak English fluently because most of us attached little significance to oral English. But our monitor, who practiced her listening and speaking nearly every day, was no exception. She succeeded in grasping the opportunity. Even more excitedly, she was offered a free summer camp to Ireland later.
Contrary to common belief that she was simply luckier, I think it was her preparations in advance that led to her succe ss. This is a lesson I can take from her success.