> Luck can certainly play a role in success, but what most people attribute to luck is just recognizing and seizing an opportunity when it knocks. There are lo

> Luck can certainly play a role in success, but what most people attribute to luck is just recognizing and seizing an opportunity when it knocks. There are lots of opportunities being taken. The lucky ones succeed. That doesn't take away from the skill, guts, perseverance, etc. required. However, lots of very talented people fail time and time again. One could definitely argue that failure is part of the journey to success and understanding that is part of the game. On the other hand, many smart people don't have the resources to fail over and over again, often due to factors outside of their control.