Curiosity Chronicle How to Create Your Own Luck
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Feb 26, 2025 Success often disguises itself as luck, but it’s really about preparation and opportunity. Through a personal story, the importance of nurturing connections is highlighted as key to unexpected endorsements. The discussion unfolds four actionable principles for creating your own lucky breaks: enlarge your luck surface area, diligently work behind the scenes, take calculated risks, and maintain persistence. These insights offer a roadmap to transform potential into reality, proving that luck favors those who take initiative.
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Unexpected Endorsement
- Sahil Bloom's book received unexpected praise from Bill Ackman, boosting its sales.
- This followed a four-year journey of connection, hard work, and follow-up.
Increase Luck Surface Area
- Increase your luck surface area by actively engaging with the world.
- Meet new people, share ideas online, and send cold emails/DMs.
Work Hard in the Darkness
- Work hard consistently, even when nobody's watching.
- Focus on creating something worthwhile, regardless of immediate rewards.
