Is success a result of being lucky or is because of hard work?
By Anish Asokan
@RevivedWarrior (2209)
India
October 15, 2024 10:12am CST
Hard work is what we are told is the foundation of success. It is the combination of dedication, persistence and effort over a period of time. Many people have achieved success after persistent efforts.
I graduated as an engineering student. I did put efforts in college and hence ended up with a job once out of college. There are few who did not fare well in the grades compared to mine. As I look back after the college time, today these few who did not fare well are doing relatively well in professional and financially better than me. Looking at them , I feel luck undeniably plays a big role when it comes to success. They could seize the right opportunity at right times , whereas even with persistent efforts , the open doors of success has not opened for me. Do not get me wrong, I am happy for them but then when I look at myself , I feel I have not reached where I should be in life and still struggling financially.
So do you believe success a result of being lucky or is because of hard work?
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15 responses
@snowy22315 (180780)
• United States
15 Oct
There is no doubt that luck plays a role in success as do connections..but you can't rely on either.
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@RevivedWarrior (2209)
• India
16 Oct
You are right- Success cannot always be relied on luck. Thanks for sharing!
@RebeccasFarm (89883)
• Arvada, Colorado
15 Oct
Honestly, I believe it is different for each one that has become successful..sometimes even criminal element has become successful ...
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@RevivedWarrior (2209)
• India
16 Oct
Thats an interesting insight! It is a different formula to be successful for each one. Thanks for sharing!
@TheHorse (218890)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Oct
@RevivedWarrior My pleasure.
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@RevivedWarrior (2209)
• India
16 Oct
Hardwork and networking definitely helps one to be successful. Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (2209)
• India
16 Oct
Luck is something that cannot be defined but is an important element that forms part of success. Thanks for sharing!
@jaylar (682)
• Kingston, Jamaica
15 Oct
@TheHorse as long as the law doesn't come in, or is enforced, women will move on their backs. It is easier. When a women is appointed men get angry until you tell them...'she's big man's slam' and they calm and get nice. cause she's not a threat, she didn;t cut off his balls by getting that promotion.
Sure some women make it on their own, but rare and much harder
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@luisadannointed (6189)
• Philippines
18 Oct
I don't believe in "Lucky", I believe in hardwork and effort.
And I believe on picking the right opportunity that is being thrown to us.
We have our own time + opportunity the important is what we do while we are in waiting stage of our lives. Some people have their opportunity while they are young, some get their own success at 4O and some at their 5O. I don't believe in luck, I always believe on god-given time and opportunity.
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@RevivedWarrior (2209)
• India
18 Oct
Hardwork andeffort are definitely the main ingredients of success. Guess everyone has their success trajectory at different and unique times. Thanks for sharing!
@rakski (123184)
• Philippines
16 Oct
Life doesn’t always follow a straightforward formula that hard work is followed by success.
But by staying persistent, being open to opportunities, and being kind to yourself during setbacks, you'll increase your chances of finding your version of success—whether it comes to luck, hard work, or both.
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@rakski (123184)
• Philippines
16 Oct
@RevivedWarrior just don't give up and keep trying
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@RevivedWarrior (2209)
• India
16 Oct
Thats definitely motivating. I would definitely kee trying and hopefully things would get better. Thanks for sharing!
@Shiva49 (26684)
• Singapore
16 Oct
I am now retired after over forty years of working life in a few countries.
I opted for balance in life - working and personal.
I am contented though I would have been better off financially if that was my goal.
I worked hard and took those chances that caught my fancy.
Who we meet matters most according to me.
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@Shiva49 (26684)
• Singapore
17 Oct
@RevivedWarrior A chance meeting can also change our lives.
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@RevivedWarrior (2209)
• India
16 Oct
Networking is a very important component for success. Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (2209)
• India
16 Oct
I agree-success depends on both hardwork and luck. Thanks for sharing!
@almostoveryou (4799)
• Philippines
16 Oct
Having the right connections and knowing how to deal with all sorts of people may contribute to one's success. Like you, I graduated with stellar grades and I'm skilled in the technical aspects of my career. But I'm that introverted worker who wouldn't join officemates for lunch or try to please the boss or the client. So, I never got to climb the corporate ladder.
As for finances, I would think I've worked hard enough in the past to earn me decent income and set aside a bit of money as savings. I thrived as a freelance worker for many years -- ghostwriting for offshore clients and earning in $. I preferred non-voice work and communicated mostly through email.
I hope you find the right opportunities that can improve your finances. I believe your hard work and efforts will eventually pay off.
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@almostoveryou (4799)
• Philippines
18 Oct
@RevivedWarrior All the best to you. It's nice that technology now gives us more ways to work and earn according to our preferences. If the AI hadn't taken over many of my writing jobs, I'd still be writing content for websites and newsletters. These days, myLot is the only thing that gives a few cents.
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@RevivedWarrior (2209)
• India
16 Oct
Guess, we should find our ways of success.I would explore more as a freelancer. Thanks for sharing!
@Shivram59 (35511)
• India
17 Oct
You need both.Behind a success there is 99% of your hard work and just 1% of your luck.But if that 1% is not with you;the 99% of your lab our goes futile.
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@porwest (90912)
• United States
17 Oct
@RevivedWarrior I honestly don't believe there is any luck involved at all.
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@RevivedWarrior (2209)
• India
16 Oct
I agree -success cannot entirely be based on luck. Thanks for sharing!
@allknowing (136481)
• India
16 Oct
Making the right choices I feel will lead one to success and ofcourse hard work follows
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@RevivedWarrior (2209)
• India
16 Oct
I agree- making the right choices is very important when it comes to success. Thanks for sharing!
