Weekly Quote
“Chance is always powerful. Let your hook be always cast in the pool where you least expect it will be a fish.” Ovid
Weekly TimBit – Luck, timing and preparation –
Is there any such thing as luck… The luck of the Irish… You lucky stiff… I never win anything…
Everywhere people seem to have different views of luck or good fortune. I believe in timing and I also believe in synchronicity that concept where certain things seem to happen and we can’t always explain why.
I also believe in preparation, effort and persistence. Isn’t it is amazing how many people who work hard, study diligently, commit to their goals and purpose often have more than their share of good luck?
There is a great old saying: that luck is nothing more than preparation meeting opportunity.
I can’t tell you how to prepare, what to study, how hard to work or how long it will take.
I can tell you however, that most of this doesn’t matter. Surprised? Well, I have seen people have good fortune without a lot of work and I have seen many people toil their entire lives and not get a single break. I have known PhD’s who struggle financially and I know many high school drop-outs who have become millionaires. And, I know a couple of lottery winners who bought just one ticket, hit the jackpot and then spent the rest of their lives in misery.
So what can you do to improve your luck?
– believe in yourself and your goals, purpose, mission or destiny – for the long haul
– have the courage to weather the lows and failures when you hit bottom and the humility and
gratitude when you reach the top of the mountaintop
– have a support system of people who care, believe in you and are will to be there when
you need them
– take action in the right direction – you have to do something – and you have to keep moving in the
right direction without worrying about the destination
– have positive expectations
– have a mindset driven by optimism
I believe in education and learning. I believe in effort and hard work. I believe in persistence against all odds and I believe in faith and hope. I even believe in a little good luck – now and then. But, I also believe that chance favors the fertile mind, active body and willing spirit. The Quakers have a wonderful saying: Pray, but move your feet!
Question for the week
Are you waiting for “Lady Luck” to bless your life?
Recommended Reading
MoJo, Goldsmith
Make it a great week,
In His service,
Tim