Business Quote by Jodie Turner-Smith
“I went to business school so what they teach you in business school was that success is about positioning yourself to get lucky. It's not just about how hard you work. It is also about a little bit of luck. To position yourself to catch the luck when it comes.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Variety Magazine, 2021
Success blends hard work, strategic positioning, and serendipity; prepare to meet opportunity.
In simple terms: Luck plus preparation wins.
Key Takeaway
Prepare for luck.
Themes
career
success
luck
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
career
inspirational
When to use this quote
- job hunting
- entrepreneurship
- networking
Key Concepts
economics
strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you position yourself for chance?
- What habits increase your luck?
A Different Perspective
Luck is unpredictable and not everyone can create it.
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