William Arthur Ward – Quote of the Day for May 19, 2025

“Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.“
— William Arthur Ward

Reflection on Today's Quote

You know what’s funny? The sunrise doesn’t wait for you to be ready. It doesn’t care if you’re still in bed or brushing your teeth or scrolling through your phone convincing yourself you’ll get up “in five.” It just rises—quiet, bold, on time. And if you blink or hesitate, you miss the best part.

Opportunities are the same. They show up with no fanfare, sometimes dressed like inconvenience or disguised as risk. They rarely knock twice. That’s the hard truth. You either move when it’s time or stay stuck explaining why you didn’t.

We don’t need perfect timing. We need readiness. Courage doesn’t mean you have no fear—it means you do it anyway, fast enough to catch the moment before it fades.

A lot of people spend life on pause, waiting for signs, stability, applause. But the ones who leap? They’re the ones who build the life they’re proud of while the rest are still warming up.

So if something’s rising in front of you—an idea, a chance, a door cracked open—don’t overthink it. Don’t talk yourself out of it. Step into it. The light doesn’t last forever. But the regret of missing it? That hangs around longer than you want.

Catch your sunrise.

Step Up To The Challenge

Pick one opportunity you’ve been putting off—just one. Maybe it’s a message you haven’t sent, a call you’ve been avoiding, an idea you’ve shelved, or a bold step you keep “waiting for the right time” to take.

Today, act on it. Not tomorrow. Not when it feels easier. Just one step. Send the email. Make the call. Sign up. Start it. Say yes.

Even if it scares you. Even if it’s messy. Even if you’re not “ready.”

Sunrises don’t wait. And neither should you. (123456789101112)