So here’s one to think about today. By definition, an opportunist is a
person who adapts his actions, responses, etc., to take advantage of
opportunities, circumstances, etc. Where I typically see the term used is when
it comes to some type of fraud like all the nonsense on Wall Street. However, as I looked at the definition a
little closer, I began to wonder if there is another way to see an opportunist. There are many of examples of adapting
actions and responses to take advantage of opportunities and circumstances.
I see a chance to help someone and change their life. Yes, I am taking advantage of any opportunity
and circumstance to help a fellow human being in a tough spot. Does that make me an opportunist? I saw a
video on the news of a store employee jumping to save a baby that was falling
out of the basket. He did not think
about possibly falling himself or if someone would get mad. Does that make him an opportunist?
In my mind, adapting actions and responses to take advantage
of an opportunity or circumstance that can change a life or the world is the
right thing to do. If that makes me an
opportunist, then I wear the title proudly and will be an opportunist till the
day I leave this place.
Are there any other opportunists out there?
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