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I believe you make your own luck. My motto is ‘It’s always…

“I believe you make your own luck. My motto is ‘It’s always a mistake not to go.’ So I jump on the airplane, try new things—sometimes I get in way over my head, but then I think, I’ll work my way out of this somehow. A big part of making your own luck is just charging out of the gate every…” quote by Tom Brokaw
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“I believe you make your own luck. My motto is ‘It’s always a mistake not to go.’ So I jump on the airplane, try new things—sometimes I get in way over my head, but then I think, I’ll work my way out of this somehow. A big part of making your own luck is just charging out of the gate every morning…The thing I love about living in New York is that I never fail to get up in the morning and think, Something adventurous is going to happen today. The energy is operating at full throttle all the time. And if you want to be lucky you’ve got to go out and take advantage of it.”

Tom Brokaw

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Luck is created by proactive, adventurous actions and daily effort, not by chance alone.

In simple terms: Luck comes from taking bold steps each day.

Key Takeaway

Actively seek opportunities.

Themes

adventure initiative mindset city life risk taking

Mood

energetic optimistic

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • starting a new project
  • traveling alone
  • networking events
  • trying a new hobby
  • daily morning routine

Key Concepts

self‑efficacy growth mindset serendipity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What daily habit fuels your sense of adventure?
  • How do you balance risk and preparation?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence can lead to reckless decisions without planning.

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