When opportunity knocks, it’s best to answer. There’s a way you can always be waiting at that door, without it being too burdensome — “practice for progress.”
This is a theory cited in a Forbes article that encourages business leaders to look for chances to get more connections to further their own careers. Talking to more people both in and outside of your industry could lead to something great down the road, and helps with the relatability of your role with other types of business.