I'm inclined to agree....

....with the old adage - Nothing ventured; nothing gained.
But this doesn't mean that every time you attempt something, you will succeed. Sometimes, you fail to gain even when you venture a great deal. Against this, though, is the true interpretation of our opening statement.

It is very hard for opportunity to make its presence felt if you don't make an effort to put yourself in a position where it can find you.  And remember, opportunity does not always knock. Sometimes, it just grabs the door handle and marches straight into your home. Sometimes, too, it hides timidly in the shrubs and herbaceous borders.

You were born with the ability to change someone's life - don't ever waste it.