Post Classifieds
Luck and Success
Do people really 'get lucky'?
Luck and Success
Just last week I was sitting in front of Mckeldin Library people-watching, and within 10 minutes I saw anywhere from 15-20 people rub testudo's nose while passing by. This got me thinking about luck. You always hear people saying, "he/she's so lucky," whenever something good goes their way: but how much of it is really luck? After this crossed my mind, I watched the next few students walk by and looked more closely. Most had backpacks, a handful seemed to be walking with a purpose, and a few just strolled by nonchalantly. Luck may not carry a certain form, but it definitely follows certain logic. Logically, some people believe in luck for the glamour and drama of an unknown outcome while others believe in their own luck. Essentially, those who believe in themselves tend to have reason; they go to class, do their homework, and study.
Founder of Smart Bear Software, Jason Cohen, has his own thoughts on the matter.
"You'd think they'd be impressed with the hours I put in, with the ideas I had, with the way I handled customers, and with the stress of bootstrapping." But no, success is "lucky."
So, by all means, keep giving our Testudo a pat on the nose, but don't count on tradition to give you an A.
"
Get Top Stories Delivered Weekly
Recent The Munch News Articles
Discuss This Article
GET TOP STORIES DELIVERED WEEKLY
FOLLOW OUR NEWSPAPER
LATEST THE MUNCH NEWS
RECENT THE MUNCH CLASSIFIEDS
OUTSIDE THE LINES
- Hollywood Legends Recruit Military Caregiver Champions
- Expanded Pre-AP Access Coming To A School Near You Next Fall
- Trees Not Tombstones: New Options For End-of-Life
- Good Health Reset
- Start Your Day Right With A California Sweetpotato...
- Beneficial Microbes In Our Everyday Lives
- New Survey Shows How Debt Impacts Financial Habits
- More Great Reading Ideas For Fans Of Horror, Thrillers...
- The Public Health Threat No One Talks About: Loneliness
- PSAT/NMSQT Score Release Provides Students And Educators...
FROM AROUND THE WEB
- School Choice Combines Nature And Nuture for Success
- Sorting Through the Research on Aspirin
- 6 Reasons to Use Infographics as Part of Your Content...
- Choosing Schools - All Kids Learn Differently
- A Desire to Live Debt-Free Spurs Many New Year's Resolutions
- Dietary Supplement Improves Cognition in Alzheimer's
- Get Professionally Fit in 2020 With Expert Online...
- Spotting the Signs: Alzheimer's Disease
- The Surprising Gift on Parents' Holiday Wish List
- 5 Essentials for the "Perfect" Workstation
COLLEGE PRESS RELEASES
- Cengage Announces Plan to Offer eTextbook Option within Cengage Unlimited
- Backroads Travel is Hiring Trip Leaders for the 2020 Season
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Accepting Applications for 2020 Awards Program
- Whats Ahead for Education in 2020? Cengage Leaders, Students and Faculty Offer Predictions for the Year Ahead
- Cengage Announces Top Colleges for Cengage Unlimited Savings
