Award Quote by Terry Wogan
“People who are successful should never forget that it's 90 per cent luck. You've got to be an eejit to be an egomaniac. I had my glory years - 'Blankety Blank,' the talk show, when I was winning every award going.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio, 1995
Success is mostly luck; arrogance blinds; humility is key.
In simple terms: Luck drives success.
Key Takeaway
Stay humble.
Themes
success
humility
luck
Mood
lighthearted
candid
Type
advice
personal
When to use this quote
- career planning
- mentoring
- public speaking
- media work
Key Concepts
psychology of achievement
ego
fortune
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance luck and hard work?
- When does confidence become arrogance?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on luck may diminish effort.
