03/06/25 - Wakie Wakie 4:44

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Too many people think success comes down to luck. That some people just “get lucky” while others struggle.

But here’s the truth: Luck is just another word for preparation meeting opportunity.

If you’ve ever looked at someone winning and thought, "They got lucky," you’re missing the real lesson.

Because success isn’t about being in the right place at the right time—it’s about creating the kind of momentum that makes opportunity inevitable.

💡 Want to know how the most successful people keep winning? [Find out here.]

4 Thoughts to Reflect On

1. Luck isn’t what happens to you—it’s what you create. The harder you work, the more “lucky breaks” you start to notice.

2. Opportunities don’t fall from the sky—they’re built. The ones who win are the ones who consistently put themselves in situations where luck has no choice but to show up.

3. Your habits determine your luck. If you’re consistently building skills, making connections, and taking action, success becomes predictable—not random.

4. Most people aren’t unlucky—they’re unprepared. When opportunity knocks, will you be ready to open the door?

4 Lessons I’ve Learned

1. Action creates momentum. If you’re waiting for the perfect opportunity, you’ll be waiting forever. The winners take imperfect action and adjust as they go.

2. Your environment matters. If you’re surrounded by people who think small, who never take risks, who always play it safe—you’ll absorb their mindset. Choose wisely.

3. You don’t rise to the occasion—you rise to your level of preparation. When an opportunity comes, you either have the skills to capitalize on it—or you don’t.

4. The most successful people fail more than most people even try. Every loss is a lesson. Every setback builds resilience. And every failure is one step closer to a breakthrough.

🔍 Wondering how to create more “luck” in your life? [Here's where to start.]

4 Challenges to Tackle This Week

1. Audit your daily actions. Are you putting yourself in a position to attract opportunities—or are you waiting for them to magically show up?

2. Make one bold move. Reach out to a mentor, apply for that opportunity, take a risk—because luck follows action.

3. Change your circle. If you’re the smartest or most ambitious person in the room, you’re in the wrong room. Find a circle that challenges you.

4. Commit to long-term thinking. The people who seem “lucky” are the ones who’ve been stacking small wins for years. What can you start doing today that will pay off a year from now?

The ones who win don’t sit around waiting for their big break.

They take action. They show up. They keep pushing—even when it looks like nothing is happening.

And eventually?
They create their own luck.

🚀 It’s time to make your next move.

Talk soon,
Mark Evans DM

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