By: Jami McDermott
The four-leaf clover is considered lucky because it’s so rare. I’ve found a few in my lifetime, always hoping they’d bring me a little extra fortune.
But here’s how luck has played out for me:
Someone asks, “Want to buy a raffle ticket?” Nope—I already know I won’t win (but I’ll still pitch in for a good cause).
A night at the casino? No thanks. My money would disappear faster than I can say, “bad idea.”
But betting on myself or someone else to learn something new, push through challenges, or reach a goal? I’d go all-in on that.
Now, I don’t deny that some people seem to be born with a lucky streak, especially regarding games of chance. But is it really luck, or is something else at play?
What makes the pendulum swing to the winning side?
What are “Luck Generators”?
Here are what I call “Luck Generators”:
- Investment of Time – Success doesn’t just appear; it’s built, piece by piece, over time.
- Investment of Money – Not in a slot machine, but in things that create opportunity—education, experiences, and growth.
- Investment of Knowledge – The more you know, the more “lucky” you seem to get.
- Investment of Hard Work—The biggest secret is that what looks like luck is often just persistence finally paying off.
It’s More Than Just Luck
So, maybe luck isn’t some mystical force or a rare four-leaf clover. Perhaps it’s just effort, preparation, and the courage to take a chance on the right things. But let’s be real—there are no guarantees in this game of life. You can invest time, money, knowledge, and hard work and still find yourself in a place you never expected (or never wanted to be). When that happens, don’t throw in the towel. Circle back, ask for advice, adjust your strategy, and roll the dice again. Because the real win isn’t in never failing—it’s in refusing to quit.
