Why Luck is the Residue of Desire
Are we lucky by desire? Or designed by luck?
Are we lucky by desire? Or designed by luck?
“Luck is being in the right place at the right time, but location and timing are to some extent under our control.” — Natasha Josefowitz
When people are successful, we call them lucky.
Success can happen overnight. That’s why we believe in the power of luck. The truth is, successful people, prepare for that moment — it requires purpose, effort, and focus to be ready for luck to strike.
End-of-ball bonus dramatically increases the final score in pinball games. However, to earn those bonus points, you must play well.
Fortune doesn’t turn a lousy player into a good one. Luck is a bonus — it multiplies the scores of great players.
Lucky by desire or designed by luck?
“Luck is the residue of desire.” — John Milton
This challenging piece by Oliver Burkeman provides a fresh perspective: do we have free will or does luck determine everything in our lives?
The Guardian columnist makes an excellent point: your social…
Keep reading with a 7-day free trial
Subscribe to Demystifying Culture to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.