Opportunity

When opportunity knocks, how do you know to open the door and once that door is opened, how do you know you should take the opportunity? This is my current dilemma. A new opportunity has appeared and I'm not sure how hard to pursue it or even if I want to chase it.

Why should I chase it? It's triathlon related but it's in a direction that I've never considered before. Since it is a triathlon opportunity, it caught my interest and that started the pursuit. In general, I'm usually up for anything as long as it's skiing, running or triathlon related.

In 2007, I had the privilege of being on the Inside Triathlon team and that was great. I don't know what I expected when it started but by the end, I was having a great time. The chance to race and represent something was very satisfying. Although the new opportunity isn't a sponsorship, it is similar. If things go well, I could actually earn a little cash to help cover this expensive habit.

Why should I let the chance pass me by? I'm already working full-time, volunteering for four different groups and training. Even though it's winter, I'm still busy and with snow starting to fall, ski patrol is starting to consume more time. I guess the time committment is the biggest negative.

For now I guess I'll do what I do best and gather more information to help make an informed decision.