In the world there are all types of people. There are people called opportunists too in it. They by & large do not have their own stand on any matter. An opportunist is one who travels in the direction the wind blows. He is one who wants to make hay where the sun shines.He is one who tries to get advantage or something valuable from a situation without thinking about what is fair or right.A Kannada saying " She would be on mother in law's side if three dosas are given & if six dosas are given she would be on daughter in law's side" describes aptly an opportunist. Opportunist usurps & deprives what could have been otherwise that of others. As a result, incurs others displeasure & hatred also.
One needn't try to be an opportunist, opportunities make one opportunist. Who would not snatch an opportunity to be a king or a boss ?
However, to be an opportunist is not easy at all.One has to go against their conscience. One has to work hard also.Yet, an opportunist seldom gets an appreciation.An opportunist often gets a blame only .
Where are no opportunists.They are everywhere.They are in history & mythology too.They are responsible to the fall of many empires.They always wait for the opportunities from which they could make benefit. One is remembered for their good qualities as well as bad qualities. An opportunist would be remembered for their opportunism.In the vast world opportunists always out number opportunities. So there is always tussle between opportunists & opportunists . Result is world is not calm . Life is also not calm.
When nobody is there, when there is silence, & where nobody comes to know too. It is really a golden moment to an opportunist. Opportunists always wait such an appropriate moment.
Nobody need say all cheaters are opportunists. In fact, they do not need opportunities to cheat also. But all opportunists are not cheaters. Opportunists do not mean merely those who are ready to grab something valuable. Opportunists are those also who wait for the opportunities to criticise others too. They stand on the toes. They are not less in number too. Shakespeare rightly says there is method in madness.
Criticism is common in life. Even if one does, good or bad also there would be criticism. Regarding opportunism too, there would be also criticism. One would be branded an opportunist. It is not possible to please everybody in life. Better always a man does what suits him the best.
An opportunist never shares his intention to anybody. He keeps his intention close to his chest. Otherwise, it is spur of the moment. Behavior & talk of an opportunist are not like that of an ordinary person. They are full of anxiety. It is they which give clues of his intention to be an opportunist.One is branded as an opportunist by others based upon their acts &deeds. No opportunist would admit that they are opportunist. None of them would admit that they are wrong too.
Opportunists don't have any principle. They are not reliable. They are selfish. They stoop to any level. They are by & large cunning & crooked. It is not easy to make out who is an opportunist who is not. These days majority of politicians are opportunists.They change their colour quite often to be benefited. They don't miss the opportunities.Profit is their motto. Opportunists are full of enthusiasm as long as they get opportunities. Whereas they are depressed if they do not get them from time to time. Opportunism is an addiction. Profiteering is not the only goal of life.
One who has capability need not be an opportunist. One who is fortunate also needn't be an opportunist.Situations in life make one opportunist. There is justification in one who is in dire straits becoming an opportunist. One must be alert to be an opportunist otherwise they wont be able to make use of opportunities that come in their way. That is why they always wait in the wing. An opportunist never sleeps.
An opportunist cannot be a true friend.One cannot depend upon them. As soon as their work is over an opportunist says " Bye" An opportunist doesn't care to what others say .
Opportunism is unfair. Opportunists are dangerous.They pounce upon opportunities. One must be careful whenever & wherever they are there.They cannot be trusted . They aren't liked by anybody.They don't have a conscience.They are back stabbers.They are good at pretending. They think more about themselves.They are benefited but only temporarily. One's opportunism displeases others. Opportunism strains relationships.It is sometimes a right step & sometimes it is not a right step at all.
An opportunist is clever. He is a person who starts taking bath if he accidentally falls into a river.Its difficult to make out who is & who is not. Here is an illustration that indicates cleverness of opportunist . An optimist, a pessimist & a realist while they were busy arguing about the glass of water. The opportunist doesn't enter into argument at all straight away drinks water. Opportunist thinks less .He seizes opportunities.However, one can fool others once but not always. Others make note of their true colours.
Opportunities do not come frequently. An opportunity one must not waste. Opportunist one must not become that some know, but couldn't resist because they couldn't let go the golden opportunity to slip away. Becoming an opportunist is human many a time. It is said If you leave an opportunity you are a fool.Opportunities make a man mad. Man doesn't want to leave them at all . He becomes an opportunist.
Every one is opportunist. Who will leave an opportunity.Who wouldn't jump to other jobs for better prospects. It is all a part of a life. Even birds & animals do not leave an opportunity. Tiger & lion, always wait in the bushes to jump on their prey. There is no love & affection as far as opportunists are concerned . However ,there are good & bad among opportunists too. There are advantages & disadvantages of being opportunists also.
Our well wishers always look for the opportunities to help us. Any magnanimous person would not miss opportunities to be of some avail to others. Those who want to take revenge are opportunists.They always wait to take revenge whenever, wherever opportunities are there. Similarly, thieves would always look for the opportunities to steal others.
Here are hints how to be an opportunist.
The key to being an opportunist is effective and quick problem solving skills – when an opportunity presents itself, take it! Don’t over think it.
Know what you want. Once you know what you want, you can consider how you will get it. Act assertively in getting what you want.
Be prepared. Consider the outcomes of all scenarios before you begin. Following through with something once you get somewhere is very important – always have goals to push through to after you’ve achieved a success.
Be aware. Use all situations to your advantage, don’t let minor incidents wreck your day, instead look at how you can be productive in managing your time. Expand your circle of influence and stay in touch with your connections.
Improvise. Be as creative as possible and use what you have at hand for a temporary solution.
Act quickly. Often an effective solution hinges on a speedy response. Be decisive and once a decision is made – stick to it!
Learn from your mistakes. Keep trying different ways to do things until you find a way that works for you. Similar to the quote: “I have not failed, I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work!”
Be positive and persistent. Build on your self-motivation skills. Consider anything that doesn’t appear to be a success as practice and keep trying. Be confident. Believe in yourself so you can make things happen! You can do, learn, or delegate just about anything.
Polish your skills. An opportunist has a great sense of timing and leverage, they’re adaptable and willing to make changes and disrupt procedures.
Be proactive. Look for new and improved ways to do things.
Be accountable. Know when to bend the rules, take responsibility, redress wrongs or explain yourself.