Luck is a Dirty 4-Letter Word:
Stop Dismissing Your Success as Luck!
Many celebrities attribute their success to luck: being at the right place at the right time.
But if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find that it’s also a matter of focus, determination, and hard work. As author Janice Kaplan explains “Stars have done everything possible to put all the right pieces in place.” Yes, Justin Bieber, for example was “discovered,” but he also posted on YouTube with a purpose.
In the business world, too many successful entrepreneurs and leaders allow luck to take the credit; I won’t! And, neither should you.
Stop letting #luck take the credit for all of your hard work. Click To TweetI believe it’s time for us who are “overnight sensations after 15 years” to own up to our hard work, understand what we learned from our failures, wear our battle scars proudly (wrinkles, anyone?) and remain open to opportunities that abound.
When it comes to #luck @JaniceKaplan2 says: “Stars have done everything possible to put all the right pieces in place.” Click To Tweet
Do you agree? What’s your view on luck? Share below.
To your sizzling success,
Liz
Loved the article! Yes, I am an “overnight success” after 39 years of owning my company. I continue to work hard, never rest on my laurels, and am proud of my accomplishments. I also like the material things that I can afford and make apologies to no one. I have earned my success.
That is an overlooked and underappreciated response Adrienne. I recently used my tax return and work bonus money to upgrade my road and mountain bikes. I cycle 3-4 times per week and even though I donate to four charities monthly and live within my means, I’ve had moments of “should I have upgraded – did I really need better bikes?” I started cycling on lower end bikes and now I can afford higher end bikes and I’m going to enjoy them! Thanks for the reminder.
Oh, Adrienne, how I know that’s true. It ain’t luck!