Dear @samminator

Another interesting choice of topic buddy :)

Personaly, I've learned that looking for opportunities to come around is not a way to go. We can wait and look and wait and look and end up getting nowhere. Learning how to create opportunties for ourselfs - this is absolutely another story.
That is the way I decided to move forward.

I take responsibility for things that happen in my life and I work hard to create opportunities for myself and people who surround me.

Your friend was a great example and his story should be a lesson for many.

Hope you're having great weekend :)
Cheers, Piotr