Is It Really Luck? Or Just the Work You Never Saw?
Why do some people always seem to be “in the right place at the right time,” while others never catch a break?
It is easy to label outcomes as luck—good or bad—but the truth often lies elsewhere. In his timeless classic The Magic of Thinking Big, David Schwartz breaks down the myth of luck and reveals a far more empowering idea: what we call “luck” often comes from preparation, mindset, and deliberate action.
Behind most so-called lucky breaks, you will usually find consistent effort, smart habits, and someone who made decisions aligned with long-term goals—even when it was hard. Meanwhile, “unlucky” people are often caught in patterns of hesitation, self-doubt, or unpreparedness. They might freeze when the moment comes, wait for perfect conditions, or carry mental narratives that quietly sabotage their potential.
Consider a simple example from a holiday archery game: one person takes time to observe, prepare, and visualize success—and scores near the top. Others rush in or get paralyzed by nerves, missing the opportunity. Same bow, same arrow—but a different mindset and level of readiness.
This pattern echoes across life. In careers, school, sports, and relationships—the gap between success and struggle is not random chance. It is cause and effect.
So next time you hear someone described as lucky or unlucky, ask a better question: what habits, decisions, or beliefs shaped that outcome?
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You might find that “luck” is simply the name we give to preparation meeting opportunity.
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