Given today is Friday the 13th, that infamous day of proclaimed bad luck, let's talk about luck. So how lucky are you? I submit only as lucky as you've chosen to be. How is that possible? Here is the first definition of the work luck at dictionary.com:
The force that seems to operate for good or ill in a person's life, as in shaping circumstances, events, or opportunities
Therefore, I suggest the force in play, is (drum roll please), YOU! By large, you are the biggest force that operates in your life, for good or ill. Granted a two year old can't say this, but you get my drift. Although your upbringing and environment shapes your own circumstances to a degree, there is nothing more powerful than your own will and the force within each of us to take action.
I hear the questions from the back of the room: So how can I win the lottery? Well, first of all, you have to play the lottery. That is about the only impact you can have since you have no control over the little plastic ping pong balls that are randomly mixed and drop to render a winning combination.
Luck is more than just random chance. We must put ourselves in the position to win. If not, we can never win. Whether it's the lottery, pitching for a world series ring, creating winning values for your company or establishing a winning attitude in life, if you don't prepare and create those opportunities, we will forever be saying "with my luck, it will never happen".
Luck is an opportunity we create conditions for, and the better job we do at preparing, the greater chance we'll experience what everyone else calls luck. Create Luck.
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