Make the Most Out of Luck in Your Career

One of my favorite sites, ZenHabits.net, had a great article about "How to make the most out of luck in your career and life." For those of you that don't believe in luck, take a look and see what you think. Even if things happen by random chance, you still need to be able to recognize these opportunities and act on them.

One of my favorite tips from the article is:

Always keep your options open. Goals are good. But single-minded devotion to a goal can often blind one to other opportunities. It’s also a mistake to cling to a path you hate out of a sense of obligation. If you enter law school and discover you hate it, quit. Don’t endure years of misery because you feel it’s expected of you. “Refuse to serve a life sentence of misery,” the authors write. You have more options than you think. But you may need to open your eyes to see them

Another good tip is keeping yourself open to new things and new ideas. Don't be afraid to say "Yes" to unplanned events. Chances are, you'll experience something new and might get lucky.

How To Make The Most Out Of Luck In Your Career And Life - ZenHabits.net