The Irish writer James Joyce suffered from eye disease, and his vision declined significantly after the age of fifty. To find an assistant for his writing, his family placed a job advertisement in the newspaper. Joyce did not reject any applicant; instead, he gave each person a copy of his book, *Ulysses*, asked them to read it carefully, and requested they return in a week. A week later, the applicants arrived as scheduled, but Joyce apologetically said, "I have already found the right person; please leave." This left everyone feeling indignant. Joyce explained, "You didn't read my book seriously, so I didn't deceive you." As people began to defend themselves, Joyce smiled and pointed to an unassuming young man nearby. "Perhaps what you say is true, but please open the book to page 87, where I specifically noted: 'In matters of importance, a wise man treats a week as three days.' Only this young man noticed, and he reported for duty on the fourth day, so I chose him." The crowd opened their new books, discovered the hidden secret, and were stunned. In life, many people complain that opportunity does not favor them, not realizing that opportunities are often right in front of them. Those who are prepared are able to seize opportunities, changing their life trajectory and achieving greatness; meanwhile, those who ignore opportunities will miss out on success. Rather than complaining, it is better to quietly reflect on how to prepare for opportunities, so as not to leave regrets in life.
