Is There Luck?

A lot of what we ascribe to luck is not luck at all. It’s seizing the day and accepting responsibility for your future. – Howard Schultz

People who really, truly, believe in luck think they don’t get any.

People who are happy, productive and content know there’s no such thing as “luck.”

Luck is preparedness meeting opportunity (and some clarity, passion and non-attachment doesn’t hurt either . . . ).

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