When we do not act and seize the opportunities that come our way, so many chances pass us by without us even realizing. It would be astounding to count how many opportunities that could have been if we hadn't been doing nothing. If my father hadn't grabbed the bull by the horns and grabbed the chance to pursue my mother, I honestly believe I wouldn't be here right now. My Father didn't wait around to see what would "just happen" with my mother, but he traveled half way around the world to grab the chance to make her his wife. If my Father hadn't been actively pursuing all his opportunities concerning my mother, he would have missed out on the greatest adventure of his life. By waiting for life to happen to us, few …show more content…
I then believe, consequently, that they aren't living their lives to their fullest possible extent. That is to say, Michael Oher, the greatest NFL Quarterback star, would not have arrived at where he is today by sitting and waiting for life to make him successful. He had to work past innumerable obstacles and set backs, but he didn't give up, not once. The same can be said for Gabby Douglas winning the Gymnastics Golden Medal at the Olympics. She knew she had to go the full mile or not at all. If she had just dabbled, she would've come no closer to her dream, and she would've missed out on winning the Olympic Games. These examples help stress how sitting around will not get you to where you wish to go but actively chasing your possibilities