Timing is crucial. If you don’t attend to the opportunity when it is ripe, you could miss the deal. When things are fresh they are easier to do. Once time lapses, the memory is not as sharp.
So next time you have an opportunity which is hot, you need to capitalize as soon as possible. Prioritize a hot deal over other things which may not require the same sense of urgency.
Timing is also crucial when asking for things from your spouse or boss. When you ask also determines the acceptance or rejection of your request. Pick the opportune time to ask. Intuitively you will know when it is the perfect time.