The man who said 'I'd rather be lucky than good' saw deeply into life. People are afraid to face how great a part of life is dependent on luck. It's scary to think so much is out of one's control. There are moments in a match when the ball hits the top of the net and for a split second it can either go forward or fall back. With a little luck it goes forward and you win. Or maybe it doesn't and you lose.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success often depends on luck rather than skill, and accepting this is hard.
- In plain terms
- Luck plays a huge role in winning, not just skill.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge luck’s role to reduce fear of losing control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much is luck in your success?
- Do you fear lack of control?
Another view
It may discourage effort by overemphasizing chance.
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