Thursday, November 11, 2010
Planning v. Dumb Luck
Planning is key to success, but anyone that tells you that dumb luck is not part of the equation for success is a liar. Everyone at some point gets lucky. Stars align and something takes place that greatly benefits your situation. Purely relying on dumb luck would not be a prudent decision, but business people need to understand that circumstances outside of your control can sometimes come together and greatly assist you in your situation. The key is that managers still have a well-developed plan and leave themselves open to the benefits of dumb luck.
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I agree that luck is absolutely part of success, but the having the field for success planned and predetermined is also half the battle. I think that people who are in the right place at the right time have put themselves in those positions many times before and finally the hard work and consistency has paid off for them. I completely agree Chris that dumb luck is definitely part of a successful equation in the business world.
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