We often say ‘Good luck’ to people as they set off on a journey. But I mean, what is ‘luck’? And is ‘luck’ actually something we can bring onto ourselves or is ‘luck’ a pure case of the planets lining up in one’s favour.
Luck is often perceived as the result of chance. Random, uncontrollable events that happen without a specific cause or intention. However, there’s a deeper perspective to consider, as ‘luck’ can also be influenced by mindset, behaviour, and circumstances.
There’s chance, where luck is entirely out of our control - like winning the lottery or being in the right place at the right time. It’s purely a matter of probabilities.
‘Luck’ as ‘Preparation meeting opportunity’ where people can create their own ‘luck’ by being proactive, prepared, and open to new experiences. Say where someone who networks widely or constantly builds their skills sets might appear ‘lucky’ when an opportunity arises but were actually prepared to seize it.
People with a ‘lucky’ mindset tend to notice opportunities more readily and view challenges as potential stepping stones. This optimistic mindset can make them appear ‘luckier’. Conversely, those who focus on setbacks or feel ‘unlucky’ might miss out on chances that others would see as fortunate.
Of course, where you’re born, your social connections, and access to resources can significantly influence the likelihood of experiencing ‘good luck.’ And whilst some aspects of ‘luck’ are truly random, a significant part of it often stems from how you interact with the world and respond to life’s opportunities.
As my Grandma used to say to me ‘Think lucky and you’ll be lucky’, and how right she was.
‘Good Luck’…
1,205 Marathons - 285 Ultras - 17 MDS - 9 GWR - 1 Lucky Man
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