The belief in luck can be a self-fulfilling prophecy

• If you believe that your life is primarily determined by chance, you are less likely to take control of your destiny.
• This contrasts with the historical perspective that individuals can "make their own luck" through hard work and deliberate action.
• The more important question is not whether past successes were due to luck, but whether you view your own future as a matter of chance or design.
• Believing that you can shape your future is a prerequisite for taking the actions necessary to do so.