Luck is important for many professions, and moreso, for that of an intelligence agent.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Luck matters in many jobs, especially for intelligence agents.
- In plain terms
- Fortune is a key factor for spies.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the role of chance in high‑risk work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can agents mitigate reliance on luck?
- What skills outweigh chance?
Another view
It downplays skill and preparation.
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