Just as a side note, due to its nature, Almanack of Naval Ravikant is free and available on its official website: https://www.navalmanack.com/. (You do not need to order it through Amazon.)
This is great! I love articles on luck and serendipity, which go hand in hand. I learned about the concept of luck surface area the other day. Fits into what you described today:
I absolutely loved this Martin, thanks so much for posting. I shared w/ another friend and I'm sure we'll have fun discussing it. Luck is not only a lady but a mystery! And so often the protagonist in other songs, novels and, perhaps, life itself.
Luck is such an interesting topic! I see the influence of determinism so heavily - more and more lately - but I still refuse to believe that everything is decided because I, too, find that depressing.
Appreciate you taking time to recommend us here, Martin.
Pleased you're enjoying the reading.
Just as a side note, due to its nature, Almanack of Naval Ravikant is free and available on its official website: https://www.navalmanack.com/. (You do not need to order it through Amazon.)
This is great! I love articles on luck and serendipity, which go hand in hand. I learned about the concept of luck surface area the other day. Fits into what you described today:
https://modelthinkers.com/mental-model/surface-area-of-luck
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” attributed to Roman philosopher Seneca
I absolutely loved this Martin, thanks so much for posting. I shared w/ another friend and I'm sure we'll have fun discussing it. Luck is not only a lady but a mystery! And so often the protagonist in other songs, novels and, perhaps, life itself.
I agree more with points No 2 and 4, which are 'Luck through persistence' and 'Build the skills and luck will find you'.
I feel that when it comes to luck, one main factor that plays a role is whether or not we attract it through our thoughts.
I do feel that if our thoughts and feelings are positive and align with our true desires, then we can somewhat attract such luck into our lives.
Luck is such an interesting topic! I see the influence of determinism so heavily - more and more lately - but I still refuse to believe that everything is decided because I, too, find that depressing.
Love this idea here Martin - thanks for cross-posting this as I wasn't on Substack back when you originally posted it!!
It reminds me a lot of Sahil Bloom's idea of "increasing luck surface area" - particularly your 2nd point. Very interesting ideas here.
https://www.sahilbloom.com/newsletter/luck-surface-area-after-action-reviews-more