I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Luck favors those who put in effort and work hard.
- In plain terms
- The more you work, the luckier you get.
- What can you take from it?
- Hard work creates opportunities that look like luck.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is luck real?
- How do you prepare for success?
Another view
External factors also influence outcomes beyond effort.
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