Think Luck Is Random? Think Again.
When you hear someone say, “He’s just lucky,” what’s your first reaction?
Do you shrug it off and agree? Or do you roll your eyes because you know the truth?
Let me be crystal clear: Luck isn’t magic. It’s manufactured.
It’s not some mysterious force reserved for a chosen few—it’s the result of hustle, preparation, and persistence.
Today, I’m going to show you how to stop waiting for luck to strike and start creating your own opportunities.
The Myth of Luck
Here’s the problem with how most people think about luck:
They see someone’s success—the big payday, the perfect deal, the right connection—and assume it just “happened.”
But what they don’t see is what came before:
The hours of preparation.
The sleepless nights.
The thousands of emails, calls, and risks taken.
That’s the real story behind every “lucky break.”
Luck Loves Hustle
If you want to get lucky, here’s the secret: Work harder than everyone else.
The more action you take, the more chances you create. The more you put yourself out there, the more opportunities will find you.
That deal you’ve been waiting for? It’s out there, but you’ve got to find it.
The connection you need to level up? They’re closer than you think, but you have to reach out.
Luck doesn’t find people sitting on the couch. It finds people in the arena.
The Ingredients of Manufactured Luck
So how do you make your own luck? Let’s break it down:
1. Show Up Every Day
Luck is a numbers game. The more consistently you take action, the more likely you are to hit the jackpot.
Call more leads.
Attend more events.
Make yourself visible.
You can’t win the lottery if you never buy a ticket.
2. Stay Ready
You know what “bad luck” looks like? Missing an opportunity because you weren’t prepared.
Want to land a big client? Make sure your pitch is sharp.
Want to close that deal? Know your numbers inside and out.
Luck loves people who are ready to capitalize when the moment comes.
3. Build Relationships
Many of the luckiest moments in life come from people you know.
That person you helped last year might introduce you to your biggest client tomorrow.
The mentor you invested in might recommend you for an opportunity you didn’t even know existed.
Action Step: Start reaching out. Add value to others. The more you give, the more you’ll get.
4. Trust Momentum
Here’s the thing about momentum: It attracts opportunity.
When you’re winning, people notice. They want to work with you. They want to be part of your success.
Celebrate every win, no matter how small.
Keep stacking those wins until they become impossible to ignore.
Overcoming “Bad Luck”
“But, Mark, what about bad luck?”
Let me tell you something: Bad luck isn’t the problem. It’s how you respond to it.
Didn’t land the deal? Follow up and ask why.
Got rejected? Use it as feedback to get better.
Lost an opportunity? Keep moving—there’s always another one.
Winners don’t complain about bad luck—they learn from it and keep hustling.
Your Game Plan to Create Luck
Ready to start manufacturing your own luck? Here’s your action plan:
Expand Your Network:
Reach out to three new people this week. Start meaningful conversations and look for ways to help them.Say Yes to Opportunities:
If something scares you a little, lean into it. Fear often hides the best opportunities.Sharpen Your Skills:
Luck loves the prepared. Invest time into learning something that will make you more valuable.Track Your Actions:
Every day, write down the actions you took to create opportunities. Calls made, emails sent, meetings held—it all counts.
Final Thought: Luck Is Just the Start
Here’s the truth: Luck doesn’t create success—it creates opportunity.
What you do with that opportunity is what matters. Hustle is the engine. Preparation is the fuel. Momentum is the accelerator.
So, stop waiting for luck to knock on your door. Start creating it—every single day.
Because when you make your own luck, the world opens up in ways you never imagined.