Some People Have All the Luck 🌻
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Took another stroll down HBR lane and read this gem: Why Some People Have All the Luck by Anthony K. Tjan (Harvard Business Review, July 6, 2011). You can read it online or download it here:
The article starts with the observation that some entrepreneurs and business professionals seem to have “all the luck.” But, according to writer Anthony Tjan, what looks like luck is rarely just chance. Instead, it comes from a repeatable mindset — what he calls a “lucky mindset” — built on three behaviors:
Humility keeps you open to learning. People with humility don’t let setbacks define them. They stay curious, adaptable, and alert for the next opportunity.
Curiosity pushes you to explore. “Lucky” people are inquisitive, always scanning for new possibilities and ready to adjust when circumstances change.
Optimism fuels you to act. When opportunity knocks, optimism gives them confidence to move quickly and make smart decisions.
My quick notes:
Attitude matters more than traits. Being open to change, willing to shift your path or perspective can make all the difference.
Networks + action = Luck multiplier. Being connected + being alert + taking action = producing more “luck.”
Preparation meets opportunity. As the saying goes: “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
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Illustration of daisies photo by @birgittetheresa
Positive mindset = positive energy ✨
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