Quotes about opportunity
opportunity government surveillance
Merging the ability to conduct surveillance that reveals every aspect of a person's life with the ability to conjure up the legal authority to execute that surveillance, and finally, removing any accountable judicial oversight, creates the opportunity for unprecedented influence over our system of government. Ron Wyden
opportunity land entrepreneur
The Internet has become an integral part of everyday life precisely because it has been an open-to-all land of opportunity where entrepreneurs, thinkers and innovators are free to try, fail and then try again. Ron Wyden
opportunity doors knocking
OPPORTUNITY is not "knocking." It is pounding on your door. Tom Peters
opportunity self keys
The goal of this generation's pioneers should be to restrict procreation and limit consumption. They should also take every opportunity to make themselves happy, realizing that the key to self-generated happiness (the only reliable kind) is the refusal to take oneself too seriously. Tom Robbins
opportunity way combat
The only way to combat failure is to see it as an opportunity to improve your direction. Todd Duncan
opportunity spawn
Obviously Spawn was at the top of the charts at that point so you get a lot of opportunities. Todd McFarlane
opportunity play six
I used to get 15-20 bunt hits a season. Now, I'm down to five or six. Infielders still play me in, but I'm always looking if the opportunity is there. Steve Finley
opportunity new-experiences perspective
I look at the human life like an experiment. Every new moment, every new experience, tragic or otherwise, is an opportunity to gain a more accurate perspective and helps lead me to clarity. Steve Gleason
opportunity artist giving
For a producer, you want to be in L.A. You want to be close to the action, and in L.A. there are always singers, artists, songwriters, collaborators and other producers. It's easy to get access to all that, which gives you more opportunity to work records. Steve Aoki
opportunity awards boredom
They're a redefinition of boredom... the most important thing you need to know about an awards show is where is the nearest smoking opportunity. Stephen Daldry
opportunity problem process
When your happiness comes primarily from the happiness of others, you know you have moved from a 'me' experience to a 'we' experience. And the whole problem-solving and opportunity-seizing process changes. Stephen Covey
opportunity self views
Success comes from the ability to view each arising problem as an opportunity for self improvement. Stephen Covey
opportunity expectations focus
'Efficient' scheduling and control of time are often counterproductive. The efficiency focus creates expectations that clash with the opportunities to develop rich relationships, to meet human needs, and to enjoy spontaneous moments on a daily basis. Stephen Covey
opportunity would-be unexpected
To ignore the unexpected (even if it were possible) would be to live without opportunity, spontaneity, and the rich moments of which "life" is made. Stephen Covey
opportunity talking outcomes
We need to start talking about inequality again; we need to start talking about the inequities and unfairnesses and the injustices of an excessively divided society, divided by wealth, by opportunity, by outcome, by assets and so forth. Tony Judt
opportunity waiting challenges
To some, challenges are exhausting. To others, they are opportunities in waiting. Tony DiCicco
opportunity creating-opportunities goal
If you are not actively seeking and creating opportunities, which always contain an element of risk, you are actually exposing yourself to more serious risks in the long term. Tony Buzan
opportunity discipline people
Whatever your discipline, become a student of excellence in all things. Take every opportunity to observe people who manifest the qualities of mastery. Tony Buzan
opportunity careers able
Now I'm a painter. That was another opportunity I was able to pursue, I've been painting all my life, now it's become a second career because of my success in the movies. Tony Curtis
opportunity thinking needs
I just don't think you pass on a great quarterback if you have the opportunity. If need be, you can trade it away. Tony Dungy
opportunity use world
How you use the opportunities your given to affect the world around you will determine the legacy you leave behind. Tony Dungy
opportunity would-be rooms
If the corrupt Jordanian monarchy were overthrown, it would be the ideal opportunity to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, because the West Bank and Jordan could then be united. There is already a Palestinian majority in Jordan, and there is enough room for everyone there. That would be the best revolution I could imagine. Tom Segev
opportunity rivers diamond-jubilee
It's an absolute honor to be taking part in the pageant for the Diamond Jubilee. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and will be a moment in history that will always be remembered. I'm really looking forward to being out on the river with friends and family. To mark this historic moment will be extremely special. Steve McFadden
opportunity missing use
In software, consultants sometimes tell you to buy into certain software-development methods to the exclusion of other methods. That’s unfortunate because if you buy into any single methodology 100 percent, you’ll see the whole world in terms of that methodology. In some instances, you’ll miss opportunities to use other methods better suited to your current problem. Steve McConnell
opportunity people income
You cannot make your opportunities concur with the opportunities of people whose incomes are ten times greater than yours. Steve Martin
opportunity challenges trying
A friend of mine once asked how to make it in show business and I said "Be so good that they can't ignore you." She thought I was being flip but it's true. The challenge is trying to live up to the opportunities given me. Steve Martin
opportunity fda people
We have the opportunity to provide the first FDA reviewed and approved over-the-counter option that can help people lose weight and make changes to their lifestyle and diet. Steve Burton
opportunity thinking people
I think there are lots of opportunities to improve the product. When you read the press, people say, "Oh, the product needs improvement." I look at that and say, "Hey, that's an exciting thing to get behind!" Because they can improve that product. That leaves more upside from an innovation and revenue potential than you're gonna find in [a] lot of places. So you could say that's a downside, I see that as an opportunity. Steve Ballmer
opportunity boards employee
I'm very, very bullish about our prospects, and as I tell our board, as I tell our employees, this is the time to invest. There's so much opportunity. Let's just invest in that opportunity, and really get after it. Steve Ballmer
opportunity cells america
In Britain, like most of the developed world, stem-cell research is regarded as a great opportunity. America will be left behind if it doesn't change policy. Stephen Hawking
opportunity creative secret
Being a scientist is a special privilege: for it brings the opportunity to be creative, the passionate quest for answers to natures most precious secrets, and the warm friendships of many valued colleagues. Stanley B. Prusiner
opportunity thinking luck
I’m a believer in luck and think the social conditions you’re born into provide the opportunity for you to prove your luck. And I suppose I’ve been lucky. Sigmar Polke
opportunity very-happy
I'm very happy with the opportunities I've had. Sigourney Weaver