The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks Les Brown: “It’s Better to Be Prepared For an Opportunity and Not Have One, Than to Have an Opportunity and Not Be Prepared.”
Dec 8, 2025
Les Brown, a renowned motivational speaker and author, delivers a high-energy pep talk on pursuit and preparation. He passionately encourages everyone to release their brakes, embrace failures as lessons, and surround themselves with positive influences. Les emphasizes living with relentless resourcefulness and confidence, framing crises as growth opportunities. He also highlights the importance of networking and preparing for moments that may significantly alter your life. A fiery reminder that persistence transforms potential into reality!
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Prepare Before Opportunity Arrives
- Develop skills and yourself now so you're ready when opportunity appears.
- Create solutions for problems you see instead of waiting for opportunities to be handed to you.
Relentlessness Converts Crisis To Growth
- Relentlessness turns crises into growth opportunities when you stay resourceful and creative.
- Persisting makes you the person life eventually lets pass through challenges.
Choose Energetic People And Posture
- Surround yourself with energetic, positive people and avoid negative, 'dead' faces.
- Maintain an uplifted expression and posture because your environment affects your mindset and health.