Chanakya once wisely said, “Fate makes a beggar a King and a King a Beggar. Fate can make a rich man poor, and a poor man rich.” While fate undoubtedly plays a role in our lives, let’s take a closer look at the difference between lucky and unlucky individuals. Lucky people often receive more opportunities in life, and by sheer probability, their success rate increases with each opportunity seized. But does success solely favor the lucky?
For those with fewer opportunities in life, there’s a way to tip the scales in their favor—by actively shaping their own luck. Allow me to share a real-life example from 2006 when an aspiring MBA sought my advice. Despite his intelligence, success eluded him. My counsel was straightforward: “Increase your Luck.” Initially puzzled, he soon grasped the concept.
So, how does one increase their luck? It starts with a Chanakyaneeti Plan designed to cultivate valuable contacts with senior Business Executives. Upon analyzing his profile, it became evident that he possessed strong writing and analytical skills. I advised him to craft critiques on marketing campaigns of leading Brands and send them to senior Marketing executives of those Brands. I emphasized that this approach would require patience, as success might take six months to two years. Astonishingly, the plan bore fruit within the first year. He continued to work diligently on enhancing his luck in the subsequent years and is now a senior executive in a prestigious blue-chip company.
The lesson here is that those considered “unlucky” can manage their luck by proactively increasing the opportunities in their lives. Even if you create ten more opportunities in the coming year, you might only benefit from one, but that single successful opportunity can transform your fortune.
Unlocking success isn’t solely about relying on luck; it’s about creating your luck through strategic actions and seizing the chances that come your way.
By embracing the principles of Chanakyaneeti and actively generating opportunities, you can chart a path to a more fortunate and successful future.