"کافی نیست که در زمان و مکان درست باشید، باید فرد مناسبی در زمان و مکان درست باشید."

Here's the thing: being in the right place at the right time is only part of the equation. You also have to be the right person—prepared, skilled, and ready to seize the moment. Think about it like this: just because you find yourself in a position to catch a big break, it doesn’t mean you’ll automatically succeed. You have to bring something to the table.

Let’s rewind to the early 2000s. Steve Jobs had been ousted from Apple, the company he co-founded, but was brought back when the company was floundering. He didn’t just happen to be in the right place at the right time. He had spent years honing his vision, acquiring new skills, and gaining experience through his work with NeXT and Pixar. When he returned to Apple, he transformed it into one of the most valuable companies in the world. If he hadn’t evolved into the right person during his time away, Apple’s story might have been very different.

Take a more everyday example. Imagine Jane, who worked tirelessly on her coding skills while juggling a day job and night classes. One day, she heard about a startup looking for a developer. A friend introduced her to the hiring manager. Right place, right time, right? But Jane didn’t just get the job because she happened to meet the right person. Her skills, her dedication, and her readiness to take on the role were what truly sealed the deal. She had become the right person for that opportunity.

So how can you apply this wisdom? First, always be prepared. Work on yourself continuously—whether it’s gaining new skills, expanding your knowledge, or building relationships. Don’t just wait for opportunities to come to you. Seek them out and be ready to grab them when they do.

Next, stay adaptable. Being the right person means being ready to evolve. The opportunities that come your way may require you to step out of your comfort zone or learn something new. Embrace that. Stay curious and open-minded.

Here’s a story to bring it home. Picture Tom, a marketing professional working for a small firm. He’s content but always felt there was something more out there for him. So, he starts attending industry conferences, learning about digital marketing trends, and networking with peers. One day, at a conference, he strikes up a conversation with a speaker who works at a leading tech company. They hit it off, and Tom is invited to apply for a position. He lands the job, not just because he was at the conference—but because he had become the right person with the right skills and the drive to keep learning and growing.

Remember, it’s a combination of readiness and opportunity that propels you forward. You can’t control when or where the opportunities will arise, but you can control how prepared you are to take advantage of them. So, keep pushing yourself, keep growing, and be ready when your moment comes. Who knows? The next big break could be just around the corner, and you’ll want to be the one who’s ready to catch it.