The new release by Gerald and Myrna Irons, WHEN PREPARATION MEETS OPPORTUNITY is the story of former National Football League player, Gerald Irons. The book follows his journey as a young man and how he learned to overcome obstacles and challenges to achieve his dreams and goals in life through faith, hard work, perseverance and preparation.

“If you want to make something good happen with your life—in school, in your profession, or in your community, you must have self-discipline,” states the author. “Self-discipline is not easy, because it takes a conscious commitment and consistent effort to develop your skills. Perceived obstacles will crumble against persistent desire—when preparation meets opportunity.”

When you tell someone your dreams, if they say your dreams are impossible, then your dreams are big enough. If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail. When you prepare yourself, opportunity is always there to shake your hand. When you create your own opportunities through preparation, great things will happen.

When he faced challenges, he used the acronym PUSH: Pray Until Something Happens.