What should you do if you're young and ambitious but don't know what to work on? What you should not do is drift along passively, assuming the problem will solve itself. You need to take action. But there is no systematic procedure you can follow. When you read biographies of people who've done great work, it's remarkable how much luck is involved.... See more

Creativity and a distinct style alone don’t guarantee success.

Instead of think of "Luck" as some nebulous concept, think of it like a unit of measure:

In other words: How many "Units of Luck" are you producing for yourself?

Warren Buffett talks about how lucky his life is:

• Two parents

• Speaks English

• Born in the United States

• Born during a huge boom time in the USA

Each one of these added "Units of Luck" to... See more