Nothing to lose, everything to gain.

Sometimes it is good to be down on our luck. When we are down, there is simply no other way to go but up. The only thing we have to remember is never ever to stay down forever. We may agonise over our tragedy a little but climb up again we must.

Some great achievers made it because of an earlier failure. When we fail, we are ready to try on anything as there is nothing to lose but everything to gain. In fact, unless we are changing places of work or relationships, if we try for something new, there is always nothing to lose but everything to gain.

'Everything to gain, nothing to lose' were the words in substitute teacher, Kyle DeVan's mind when he was offered a chance to play football for Boise Burn of arenafootball2. You see, not only did he have nothing to lose, he gained the opportunity to show his football talent with arenafootball2. As a result, the Colts noticed him and he landed on their training camp where he was impressive enough to be given a place to play on their team.

The admirable part about Kyle DeVan was his 'never give up' attitude. You see, DeVan played college football, did not get to play after signing up with the Washington Redskins and the New York Jets. Later, back on practice with the New York Jets, he was removed again.

A lesser man would have called it quits but not Kyle DeVan. Here is a man who still hangs around for another chance. He may encounter obstacles but it was not the end for him. The opportunity was still out there.

To tide him over, to get money to pay his bills, he became a substitute teacher. And when the opportunity came in the guise of arenafootball2, he jumped at it and proved himself a footballer of note.

Here is another excellent example of how consistent effort and determination got a man the place he wanted in life. It also shows us why we should be ready and look out for opportunities which are always there. When one door closes, another will open.