That chance given.

That chance taken.

Gave her something she always thought it was hard to gain.

Something she had been working for.

Moral of the story:

Grab every opportunity, don't think about what you can or cannot do. When you get something, just give it your best shot. Things will eventually work out. If it doesn't, you'll learn something out of it, gain a new experience, work better the next time.

PS: The movie Yes Man is worth watching.