Oftentimes, it's not that we fail to see the opportunities. 

Drawing intellectual cues from the late creativity maestro Dr Edward de bono: 

• More often than not, we can see the opportunity, but cannot see any possible way of evaluating it; 
• We can see that it is a worthwhile opportunity, but cannot see how it can be achieved; 
• We can see that it is a worthwhile opportunity & even how to achieve it, but nevertheless it is not for us; 
• We can see the opportunity, but can also see huge problems with people, resources & money; 
• We can see that it is a worthwhile opportunity, but we have better use of our resources & efforts; 
• We can see that it is a worthwhile opportunity, but in our opinion the risks are too great and the rewards are too small;