Make Your Own Luck: How Preparation Drives Success

I'm curious - have you ever noticed how success isn’t something that just happens? It’s not luck, a one-time break, or a stroke of good fortune. It’s a result of preparation, small daily choices, and the willingness to keep growing. Success leaves clues, and those who pay attention and prepare for it are the ones who achieve it.

When I first started my career, I was obsessed with learning. I devoured every book, seminar, and training I could find. I listened to audiobooks while driving my kids to their activities, I sought out successful leaders and shadowed them, I hired a coach, and applied what I learned as quickly as possible. Why? Because I knew that preparation was the key to acceleration.

Think about a gardener planting seeds. They don’t wait for the perfect weather or ideal conditions - they plant, nurture, water, and trust the process. Long before the first sprout appears, they’re preparing for the harvest. Is it possible that success works the same way? That by investing in your growth now, you’re laying the foundation for your future breakthroughs?

The Secret of High Achievers

Here’s the thing: The most successful people never stop learning. They understand the principle of constant and never-ending improvement. They study those who have walked the path before them, model best practices, and take action - even when it feels uncomfortable.

As one of my mentors often reminded me - the preparation you do privately determines the success you experience publicly. If you want to elevate your business, leadership, or personal life, you have to be intentional about what you're learning, who you're surrounding yourself with, and what you're applying.

Success Tips: How to Accelerate Your Growth

Follow Proven Paths – Find someone who has achieved the results you want. Study their journey, learn from their strategies, and implement their best practices.

Upgrade Your Inputs – Be mindful of what you're consuming. Your mindset is shaped by the books you read, the conversations you engage in, and the content you watch/listen to.

Take Immediate Action – Knowledge without action is just potential. Every time you learn something valuable, put it into practice immediately. 

Success is not about luck - it’s about preparation, opportunity, and action. So what are you doing today to prepare for your future success?