Years ago Walter took his friend to see some land on open country where cattle were idly grazing. Walter explained about his dream for developing this area. He told his friend that in time the area would be surrounded by many restaraunts, hotels and convention centers. He told Arthur that his plan would take all his money and he needed others to develop the surrounding area. He wanted his friend to have the first opportunity to buy into this project. But Arthur thought to himself,"Who in the world is going to drive twenty-five mile for this crazy project?" He said to Walter that he would think about it and decide later on." Later on will be to late," Walter cautioned Arhtur. " You'd better move on it right now." "And so Arthur Linkletter turned down the opportunity to buy up all the land that surrounded what was to become Disneyland. His friend Walt Disney tried to talk him into it. But Arthur thought he was crazy." Arthur sadly represents the majority. He fixed his sights on the seemingly ridiculous reality and failed to see beyond. His inability to see the potential on the other side of reality cost him one of the most lucartive business deals of all time. What about you? What opportunity has passed you by, simply because you failed to see beyond the seemingly ridiculous reality?