Opportunities Lost, Lessons Gained
When I was in college, there was this girl I was enchanted by. We’d make eye contact from across the lecture theatre and I’d bashfully turn away. It wasn’t until the very last day of class that I got the nerve to introduce myself. She told me how she was leaving town the next day to start her career. “Oh, I’m sorry I won’t get to know more of you.” I said. “Well, that’s what you get for waiting'” she replied a little sadly.
Sure, she could have approached me earlier in the year but the message was clear; take a chance, jump at opportunities when they come your way, don’t wait to live. Cuz life is short and on my death bed, I do not want to say “I regret that I never….” Last week I was suddenly presented with an incredible yet urgent job opportunity; to work as a bike mechanic for a well-known Canadian cycle-touring company in their Beaune, France office.
When I first read the e-mail my pal Mark had sent my way, I scoffed; “I’m not going to France, certainly not in a weeks time! I’ve got obligations here in Salida. Nope, not a chance.” But why not, really? Why not at least apply for the job? I can always turn it down but I can’t get accepted if I don’t apply. I thought about the girl from college. Within fifteen minutes, I had changed my tune. The next day I had contacted my references, put together an updated resume and cover letter and sent my application to the Director of Human Resources.
Several days later, I finally got word from the Director of European Operations; “At present we have decided not to fill this position from North America, and take a candidate local to our Beaune office” Damn.
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So take a chance, do something novel or out of your comfort zone. Ask out that cute boy, apply for that amazing job, climb that intimidating mountain, explore new places; whatever it is, just don’t die regretting you never gave it a shot.
