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Luck is earned. Luck is working so hard at your craft, service or enterprise that sooner or later you get a break.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Luck comes from hard work and dedication to your goals.
This quote emphasizes the idea that what we often call 'luck' is actually the result of relentless effort and commitment to our pursuits. Paul Hawken suggests that through dedicated work in your chosen field, opportunities will eventually arise, reflecting the belief that success does not happen by chance, but through persistent endeavor.
Themes
LuckHard WorkSuccessOpportunityEffort
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to youth about pursuing their dreams.
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