"我坚信运气总会垂青那些努力寻找它的人。"

The gist of this quote is pretty straightforward: luck tends to favor those who put in the effort. It's not just about sitting around and waiting for good things to happen. You have to hustle, grind, and make things happen. Only then does luck seem to find its way to you.

Historically, this idea has been echoed by countless successful people. Think about Thomas Edison, who famously said, "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration." These are folks who didn't sit around twiddling their thumbs, hoping for a stroke of luck. Instead, they put in the hours, faced failures, and got back up again. They made their own luck.

To give you a clear example, let's talk about J.K. Rowling. You've probably heard her story — it's pretty famous by now. Before she became the multi-millionaire author of the Harry Potter series, she was a single mom living on welfare. She wrote in cafés while her baby daughter was napping. She faced rejection from twelve major publishers before one finally took a chance on her manuscript. Was she lucky that Harry Potter became a global phenomenon? Sure, but it was her relentless hard work and dedication that even put her in a position to be 'lucky'.

So, how can you apply this wisdom in your own life? Begin by setting clear goals. What do you want to achieve? Once you have that in mind, make a plan and get to work. Don’t just daydream about success — take concrete steps toward it. Network, learn, and improve continuously. Say you want to start your own business. You can’t just hope customers will flock to you. Research your market, create a solid business plan, and put in the work. The more prepared and diligent you are, the more likely you are to catch that lucky break.

Imagine you're at a coffee shop with a friend who's struggling to get their art noticed. They’re talented, no doubt, but they’re frustrated that they aren’t getting the recognition they think they deserve. You'd probably say something like, "Hey, you’ve got the skills. Now you just need to get out there. Post your work online, go to art fairs, contact galleries. The more you put your work out there, the higher your chances of being discovered. Luck won't just come knocking on your door — you've got to give it directions."

Think about your own journey. Remember those times when you worked your butt off and something seemingly 'lucky' happened? Maybe you studied really hard for a test and ended up getting an unexpected scholarship. Or you networked like crazy at a conference, and months later, a job opportunity popped up because someone remembered you. These aren’t just coincidences or pure luck. They're the results of the foundation you've built through your hard work.

So, next time you find yourself hoping for a bit of luck, ask yourself: What am I doing to create the opportunity for luck to strike? Put in the effort, and who knows? You might just find that luck is closer than you think.