Preparation meets opportunity. In the words of retired sports car racer Bobby Unser, "Success is where preparation and opportunity meet." When you are younger and just starting your career, you have probably spent some time preparing. Whether through college or some type of certification program you are now qualified to do something. All you need now is the opportunity. Through out your career you may continue with preparation for that next big opportunity. But what happens when you retire early and are not quite ready for the traditional retirement life? What do you prepare for next? What opportunities might come your way? Should you continue staying current in your former career field? Should you formally pursue something new by returning back to school? Should you volunteer? Should you stretch yourself to learn something new just in case that opportunity presents itself? Although, I may not be looking for a new career in the traditional sense of the word, I do want to be prepared for the opportunities that come my way. When has preparation met an opportunity in your life?
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