Does luck exist?

With any luck, this blog entry will unleash enough mental perturbations so that some sort of thoughtful reevaluation occurs. :-)

I believe that there is no such thing as luck. Oops, excuse me for a moment while I duck from a vocal volley of “unlucky” golfers or “unlucky” stock market players. OK, now anyone left that is curious enough to continue reading, hang in there. There is a method to what may seem like foolishness, and I believe that there are some interesting thoughts about luck. The four thoughts below represent my perspective. However, your perspective is perhaps luckier...

Thought 1. The better you are at doing something, the luckier you become at doing it.
I’ve noticed while watching golf or snooker on TV how often the commentator attributes a competitor’s situation as lucky or unlucky. I’ve also noticed how quiet the commentator is concerning luck when the player is doing well.

Thought 2. The more emotionally balanced you are, the luckier you become.
When I’m feeling good and in the grove, so to speak, the lights are green and I’m considered, by my friendly onlookers, as being lucky.

Thought 3. The clearer and more honest you are, the luckier you become.
Nothing can be changed until the current situation is seen clearly, without bias or judgement. Then making the change is far easier. This creates a sense of fulfillment which, in turn, creates balance and harmony. See thought 3.

Thought 4. The less credit you give to luck, the luckier you become
Attitude creates a sense of wholeness or disharmony depending upon the attitude. When luck is given credit for something that happens in your life, your power, or your self worth is diminished. When you give yourself a pat on the back and recognize that you have accomplished something nice, then your self worth increases. See thought 2 and 3.

OK, there you have it. I believe that luck has to do with skill and state of mind. If you want to be lucky, believe in yourself, improve your skills and maintain a good balanced attitude.

What do you think?

Sam