In a busy street in Port Harcourt, there was a woman who owned a small provision store. Every day, she opened her shop before sunrise. While others were still preparing for the day, her stall was already arranged and ready. At first, customers noticed it casually. But over time, something became clear. Her shop always attracted early buyers. Workers on their way out. Parents preparing for school runs. People who valued time. One day, a young trader asked her why she always opened so early. She replied: “I don’t open early because I have more energy. I open early because I respect time.” The young trader nodded but still didn’t fully understand. Then she added something important. “People don’t always plan their day. But they remember the places that are ready when they need them.” That lesson stayed with him. Years later, his own business grew faster than many around him. Not because he had the biggest shop. But because he learned the importance of availability. Many opportunities are lost not because people lack skill. But because they are not ready when opportunity arrives. The woman understood that success is often about being present at the right moment. And preparation often shows itself in small habits. Like opening early. What habit do you think helps people stay ready for opportunities in life?
