I've been in the same job for eight years waiting for the right opportunity to come along but I realize I haven't been preparing for any opportunities at all.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're confusing patience with passivity, expecting change to arrive rather than positioning yourself to meet it.
“Where Are You with Chronos vs. Kairos — clock time vs. the right moment?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.