Don’t be too busy or self-important to miss an opportunity. Opportunities are everywhere, but you need to take notice and, at times, treat them like they can be life altering. We all have missed important opportunities. Of course, you can learn from this happening, but looking back with regret is not positive.

On the other hand, if you are presenting me with an opportunity, grab my attention, and blow my mind. Whether it is for me or others I know, you need to impress me, make me want to know more, have me consider investing in you, or simply spread what you have shared.

How do you make sure you don’t miss a great opportunity? It can be simple; just be nice to everyone. Was that millennial dressed more casually than you think she should be and seemingly on her phone too much a slacker or was she a tech innovator with a company more valuable than you can imagine? It is impossible to know. Judging people on appearance will hurt you in today’s more casual world. Talk to someone and see what happens. The worst case is you waste a few minutes and cut the conversation short. The best case is an opportunity you would have never had.

Sometimes a certain opportunity only comes along once. Do not miss your chance.