By many a happy accident.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success often results from a series of fortunate coincidences rather than pure planning.
- In plain terms
- Many lucky accidents led to this.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge luck in your successes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much is luck?
- Can we plan for accidents?
Another view
It downplays hard work and skill that may have contributed significantly.
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