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What does it mean?
Hard work and careful attention create the conditions for luck to occur.
In plain terms
Working hard leads to good outcomes.
What can you take from it?
Put in the effort to create your own opportunities.

Where it applies

  • career planning
  • personal development

Putting it to work

  • set daily goals
  • review progress

Questions to consider

  • What effort have I invested lately?
  • How much is chance in my success?

Another view

Luck can also come from chance regardless of effort.

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