Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL) Tina Seelig (Stanford University) - Catching the Winds of Luck
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Oct 15, 2025 
Tina Seelig, an educator and bestselling author at Stanford University, shares insights on creating luck and leveraging opportunities. She introduces the sailboat metaphor, illustrating how to navigate life's winds of fortune. Seelig emphasizes the importance of knowing your core values and storytelling in forging your identity. Her practical advice includes embracing experimentation, learning from failures, and the value of mentorship. With engaging anecdotes, she encourages listeners to view luck as a long-term game, underscoring the power of compassion and support.
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Luck Versus Fortune
- Tina Seelig separates fortune (external circumstances) from luck (partially controllable outcomes).
- You can create luck by taking actions that increase your exposure and readiness for opportunities.
Anchor Decisions With Core Values
- Know your core values so you can say yes to aligned opportunities and walk away from misaligned ones.
- Use a personal board and imagine headlines to test whether opportunities fit your values.
Spy Accusation At A Conference
- Tina accepted a CEO's request to pose as a Stanford visitor and was accused of being a spy at a competitor's conference.
- The episode taught her she had not defined values or boundaries before acting.
