He preferred to seize opportunities rather than to nurse grievances.
"Effective leaders," he added, "exploit opportunities rather than create them".
Obviously, it is easier to accomplish consecutive victories when one has five opportunities, rather than two.
On Thursday, his day was full of photo opportunities rather than moments for actual news-making.
Also think about all opportunities rather than fixing on solely one or two career ideas.
The new orthodoxy is more realistic, aiming for equal opportunities rather than dreaming of equality.
The trade unions have also been quiescent – so far – eying opportunities rather than lost jobs.
We've tried to create a positive message and opportunities, rather than negative things about 'don't do this or that'".
Moreover, investment is limited by the availability of profitable investment opportunities rather than by any shortage of savings.
For the entertainment industry, initiatives such as iTunes, Spotify and Netflix clearly show that the internet offers rightsholders new opportunities, rather than threats".
It is important to note, however, that even then the overarching objective remains the provision of access to opportunities rather than mobility or movement itself.
