Peking Duck

A few years back: I was having drinks with a few buddies. We had all started our careers at the same company. 

Most of us were doing well. One of us had never gotten into gear and felt stuck in his position.

"I've been waiting for my big break," he said. "I just never seem to have any luck."

The most successful member of the group shot back: "You have to sit for a long time with your mouth wide open before a Peking duck flies into it."