Succeeding in business in any market - Brian Tracey

Dean Norrie Business Mentor & Coach Co-Author

How to get luck in business in any market?
Getting lucky is a term that is often used to describe a situation where someone experiences a fortuitous event or outcome that is largely outside of their control. It is often associated with chance or luck, and implies that the person did not work hard or make deliberate efforts to achieve the favourable result.

In many cases, “getting lucky” is seen as a positive event, such as winning the lottery or hitting a big jackpot at a casino. It can also refer to unexpected or serendipitous events that lead to personal or professional success, such as meeting the right person at the right time or having an opportunity fall into one’s lap.

However, the idea of getting lucky can also have negative connotations, particularly when it is used to describe someone who has achieved success without putting in the effort or making the sacrifices that others have. For example, someone might say that a celebrity “got lucky” with their success, implying that their talent or hard work was not the main factor in their rise to fame.

Despite its association with chance and luck, many experts believe that the concept of “getting lucky” is not entirely accurate. While luck and chance can certainly play a role in a person’s success, research has shown that success is more often the result of a combination of factors, including hard work, talent, and perseverance.
For example, a study by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that successful entrepreneurs were often those who were able to take advantage of unexpected opportunities and leverage their skills and experience to create new businesses. This suggests that while luck may have played a role in their success, it was not the only factor.

Similarly, research has shown that successful athletes, musicians, and other high-performing individuals often have a combination of innate talent and years of dedicated practice and training. While they may have benefited from some lucky breaks along the way, their success was largely the result of their own hard work and determination.

In other words, while getting lucky may seem like the easy way to success, the reality is that most successful people have put in the time and effort to achieve their goals. They have taken advantage of opportunities that come their way, but they have also worked hard to create those opportunities and overcome obstacles along the way.

In conclusion, while “getting lucky” may seem like a simple explanation for success, the reality is that success is often the result of a combination of factors, including hard work, talent, perseverance, and the ability to take advantage of opportunities. While luck may play a role, it is often the result of preparation meeting opportunity, and success is more often the result of deliberate effort and hard work.

Order your copy of the book today 

www.theluckygrasshopper.co.nz
+64 21 505 161