IT WAS LUCK!
When I read Good To Great, it really resonated with me when Jim Collins wrote about Great Leaders believe in luck – they believe in good fortune.
“Later, when asked to discuss the factors behind the enduring nature of the transformation, he said, ‘The first thing that comes to mind is luck…I was lucky to find the right successor’.” – Page 33, Good To Great, Jim Collins.
Sometimes the answer to our success is: “we were fortunate”.
Great leaders – and there are many – give “luck” or “good fortune” a lot of credit for their success.
Based on the insights these influential leaders offer, the beautiful part of good fortune means nothing is impossible. It’s truly possible for you to encounter good fortune.
We only know what life offers us right now, right here, in this moment. We don’t know what tomorrow holds. We don’t even know what will occur an hour from now.
When you happen upon good fortune, remind yourself how lucky you are. It doesn’t mean you are better than someone else, nor does it mean you’re more qualified or more experienced or more impressive. It means you were chosen in that moment, and that’s something quite wonderful to be thankful for.
Feeling lucky is not the same as being lucky. We can have a good feeling about something, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will translate to good fortune.
When we happen upon good fortune, it’s the realness that favor knocked on our door unannounced, we answered the door and welcomed it in.
I wish for you a waterfall of good fortune in your professional lives and aspirations; that you will be in the right place at the right time.
Keep chasing your longing. You just never know what’s around the corner. None of us ever really know.
And with regards to your vision – anything is possible. Surround yourself with great people. Look to those around you as invaluable contributors and positive influencers.
On a side note: to only carry wishful thinking is a deterrent to your good fortune. “Diligence is the mother of good luck.” – Benjamin Franklin
Denzel Washington (I’m a fan!) also made this statement that I respect, “I say luck is when an opportunity comes along and you’re prepared for it.”
Continue being diligent, and keep yourself in a posture of preparation, and let’s see what unfolds for you. You just never know…..
Karen Thrall