Life Is Full of Opportunities… Not Just One

Saad Al-Otaibi

13 Aug 2025

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Many people believe that success is a single, precisely drawn path, and that if one stumbles along it, their chance is lost forever. But the truth is far broader and more generous: life is not a one-time opportunity — it is a series of renewed chances waiting for those who seize them and craft their own version of success.

Academic Setbacks Are Not the End

You may not achieve what you aimed for in your studies. You might receive results below your expectations or those of people around you. But this does not mean the end of the road, nor does it mean your future is closed. Many individuals who either did not complete their education or struggled academically still climbed the ladder of success through determination and hard work — becoming inspiring examples for others.

The School of Life

Here comes the “School of Life” — the greatest school of all — with no walls and no classrooms, yet filled with profound lessons and real experiences. In this school, success is not a paper carrying grades; it is the ability to rise after stumbling, the determination to learn from mistakes, and the skill of seizing opportunities that others may see as ordinary or even unimportant.

Failure: A Harsh but Honest Teacher

Failure is not an enemy, as some think. Rather, it is a strict yet sincere teacher who shows you what no book can teach. Failure reveals your weaknesses, refines your skills, and pushes you to think in new ways. Sometimes, failure is the very door that opens to the greatest success of your life.

Make Your own Future

Always remember: you are the one who shapes your future. Do not let a single moment of stumbling define your destiny, and do not allow a grade on a certificate to define your worth. True success is to keep trying, to seek opportunities, and to knock on doors until they open.

Trust in Allah’s Plan

Know that success is not only the fruit of your effort — it is also a gift from Allah to those who strive sincerely and put their trust in Him. So if you stumble, rise again with a believing heart, and continue on your path with certainty that what Allah has decreed for you is greater than what you dream of.

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