Safe Harbour On Both Sides

DON’T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY T he secret to success in life is that a person should always be ready for the next opportunity. This idea was beautifully captured by Disraeli, who once said: “The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.” Real success lies in being able to recognise the moment— and immediately act on it. The one who fails to act at the right time is the one who falls behind in the race of life. Once, in a city street, I noticed that an electric bulb was glowing during the day. But in daylight, its glow was barely visible—you could hardly tell it was on. However, when night fell, the same bulb lit up its surroundings, as if a small sun had appeared. At that moment, a thought came to my mind: The glow of the bulb is simply a result of taking advantage of the opportunity provided by darkness. A lamp is only useful in the dark. When the sun is shining, the lamp’s light becomes invisible. So, darkness, often