It has been said the only certainties in life are death and taxes; everything changes. Given that fact, understanding how to recognize and take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves is vital to setting and achieving your goals, no matter how insurmountable they seem. You can change your life, just like the man in the following anecdote, with dedication and time.

“There was a time in my life when I wanted to die. I was hopeless; I believed that my life was meaningless...