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		kristofferR on Nov 25, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: What if successful startups are just lucky? `Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. – Seneca Fools wait for a lucky day but every day is a lucky day for an industrious man. – Buddha`

sien on Nov 25, 2013 [–]

Critics said he won many battles simply because of luck; Napoleon responded, "Give me lucky generals," aware that "luck" comes to leaders who recognize opportunity, and seize it.

(wikipedia - Napoleon)

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