How does anyone achieve notable success? The answer is always, “They worked hard and got lucky.”

Most people emphasize how hard they worked to achieve a goal. Others looking at them think they got lucky. It’s never one or the other. It’s both/and. Lots of people work hard and never get lucky. Some people get lucky but don’t put in the work. Those are the folks you don’t hear about.

When you get sucked into our collective fascination with the heroes, champions, geniuses, and creators who have achieved a level of success, be sure to perceive both the hard work and good luck involved.