#Luck

How Hard Work Manufactures Its Own Luck

Finally, the practical takeaway is to engineer conditions where preparedness meets exposure. Jason Roberts’s “luck surface area” idea (2010) suggests multiplying doing by telling: produce valuable work, then share it where relevant people can find it. Concretely, run small, frequent experiments; publish your learnings; ask for specific feedback; and maintain a visible cadence. Track attempts per week the way athletes track reps, because volume plus reflection compounds. In time, you will appear “luckier,” not by magic, but by systematically placing yourself where opportunity and readiness intersect. [...]

We Must Believe in Luck – Jean Cocteau

Beyond humor, the quote encourages self-reflection—rather than dismissing others’ achievements as mere luck, it suggests we examine our own biases and recognize effort regardless of personal feelings. [...]

Success Is Simply a Matter of Luck — Earl Wilson

Earl Wilson uses humor to point out a common human tendency to explain away others' achievements in a manner that absolves one from self-reflection or owning up to personal shortcomings. [...]

The More I Practice, The Luckier I Get - Gary Player

As a world-renowned professional golfer, Gary Player is known for his work ethic and determination. His success on the golf course is not just talent, but the result of countless hours of practice, which is reflected in this quote. [...]