It has been a
long-held belief that hard work and talent are important to succeed, yet a
little luck is necessary as well. Here's a new study, as noted in the New
York Times that supports the hypothesis:
Luck vs. Skill: Seeking the Secret of Your Success
Is it possible to
"make" your own luck? To a degree, yes. You can work hard
and be prepared. You can think through alternatives scenarios and take
appropriate actions. You can "be in the right place at the right
time."
But luck is, well,
luck. Is the perfect business partner (who you don't yet know) invited to
the same event as you? Does the right person introduce you? Is your
"perfect match" in the mood to hear what you have to say?
No matter how
completely you analyze everything, it is a simple truth that you cannot think
through every possible scenario. Even if you could, there are always
variables outside of your (or anyone's) control. When one of those
variables break against you, you know it's bad luck:
"We were supposed to meet for lunch, but an accident kept me
from getting to the restaurant on time. We couldn't reschedule for over a
month - and by that time, we had lost the chance."
So what do you call
it when everything lines up, and breaks in your favor?
Recognize and
appreciate the role luck plays (or has played) in your success. Pay it
forward. Think about whom you know who could benefit from a little
kindness, generosity - or good luck. Do
your best to give it to them. Today.
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