“Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity.”
What this quote means
This quote redefines luck as the result of adequate preparation. It's not blind chance but the meeting of our efforts with a favorable opportunity. It resonates because it makes us actors of our destiny, encouraging us to prepare so we're ready when opportunity knocks. It applies in career, studies, or any project where we wait for luck.
How to apply it daily
List the skills or knowledge needed to seize an opportunity you're aiming for. Invest time each week to actively prepare for it.
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