Edison apparently believed that people often missed the opportunity to advance in life. Because a new idea or method of work looked too much like, well, "work".
Especially if it involved manual labor, and getting dirty or lifting things. Like people wearing overalls do.
People like to stay comfortable, and often resist change, or hard work.
Thomas Edison
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in overalls andlooks like work."
"I find out what the world needs. Then, I go ahead and invent it." "Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration." "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." "We don't know a millionth of one percent about anything."
When someone says that China missed the boat, the person means they think China missed an opportunity. This could be a business opportunity, or a peaceful opportunity. It all depends on the manner in which the person said it.
Oppertunity cost,
It means to miss an opportunity.
Cryptocoins right now are recovering, I buy every week of BTC in Netcoins because I missed an opportunity before and I wanted to buy below 20k.
Holiday is finished , because I missed the place Holiday is finished , because I missed the place Holiday is finished , because I missed the place
The metaphor "the chance of a lifetime" refers to a unique and possibly unparalleled opportunity that may never come again. It suggests that this opportunity is highly valuable and not to be missed.
Regret is a feeling that we should all try to avoid, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. If you missed the opportunity, find another one!!!
If you don't act on this opportunity, someone else will seize it instead, potentially leading to missed benefits or advantages for you.
The benefits that could be missed out on by choosing not to pursue this opportunity include potential career advancement, skill development, networking opportunities, and personal growth.