I don't know about that. It seems to me that luck is one of the secret ingredients. It's not what turns an abject failure into a success, but it is what sets ap

I don't know about that. It seems to me that luck is one of the secret ingredients. It's not what turns an abject failure into a success, but it is what sets apart the thousands of above-average individuals who are doing fine from the roaring successes. Ability is a necessary ingredient. Luck gives you the initial break, and lets you set up a feedback loop of success. At least, this seems to be what I've observed.