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Luck Quote by Anne Hathaway

“I attribute so much of my career to luck. My mother always told me that luck is preparation meets opportunity. And I've been given extraordinary opportunities to work with filmmakers long before I was talented enough to deserve to work with them. But I've learned a lot from them and I just kind of…” quote by Anne Hathaway
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“I attribute so much of my career to luck. My mother always told me that luck is preparation meets opportunity. And I've been given extraordinary opportunities to work with filmmakers long before I was talented enough to deserve to work with them. But I've learned a lot from them and I just kind of keep getting hired. So, I just feel extremely lucky.”

Anne Hathaway

About This Quote

Source Interview: Vanity Fair, 2015

Luck is the intersection of preparation and opportunity, leading to career success.

In simple terms: Luck = preparation + opportunity.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate skills and seize chances.

Themes

career luck opportunity growth

Mood

grateful optimistic

Type

inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • job interviews
  • film projects
  • network events
  • skill development

Key Concepts

Preparedness networking serendipity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you prepare for unexpected opportunities?
  • What role does skill play in perceived luck?
A Different Perspective

Luck alone isn’t enough without effort.

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