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Improvisation in the lack of Opportunity.

What does one do when you lose your job?  In the midst of a lack of opportunity things are indeed serious and there is sometimes the need for improvisation.  A ball player meets opposition. Its a seasoned veteran.  One of those hardcore stone-walled defenders. Battle tested and seen it all. But there is something about youthful enthusiasm that will not be denied. There is something about the naivety gene that loves to express itself in the face of adversity as if it doesnt recognize danger at all.  This ability to come up with an improvised solution is often show cased by those who recognize fear to be a useless and emotion.  It could also be seen as a metaphor for the survival skills needed being that you are staring poverty in the face and knowing fully well (in some cases) what it is like to be on the wrong side of the tracks or an AT $ T phone bill.  Your eyes get sharper. Your body feels lighter. Your feet need to move quickly and your mi...