Lucky?? Judith Hill

[Blansky]

I've always been fascinated by the concept of luck. And after decades on this planet I've come to the conclusion that almost everything "good" that happens to us comes down to luck.

This article is a story about Judith Hill. I first saw her in the documentary about Michael Jackson's last tour and she was a background singer who'd graduated and was scheduled to sing duets with Jackson during the tour.

Obviously a major career maker. Just before the tour, he died.

Then I saw her on the Voice and she didn't go far even though she was incredible. And my wife and I wondered what was the problem.

I didn't know about the Prince connection but the same thing happened as the Michael Jackson Tour, Prince died.

Anyways it's an incredible story about being so close you can taste it, then ....nothing. 'If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have any luck at all" seems to follow her.

http://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/20/ar...&smid=em-share

https://www.wnypapers.com/news/artic...-a-black-widow

with michael jackson....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8Hwp_xF_GY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd4UXi5n1V0

on the Voice...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPXIqbp9TLU

[m j b]

Originally Posted by Blansky

I've always been fascinated by the concept of luck. And after decades on this planet I've come to the conclusion that almost everything "good" that happens to us comes down to luck.

I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with the basic premise here.

Certainly picking the correct parents can be considered luck, and that's probably one of the biggest influences to our future success, the values and goals set by the people that raise us. And money. Being born into economic security certainly helps more than being born into poverty, I think we can all agree. And in the correct country.

But other than that, you have to put yourself in the position so that you can recognize and take advantage of opportunities. If you don't take chances, put yourself out there; if you just wait for good things to happen to you, odds are that they will not.

I doubt that many of us here, most of us who are at least financially successful, did it by laying on the couch waiting for Ed McMahon to ring the doorbell. Yes, I know, some of you youngsters don't get that reference. Publisher's Clearinghouse lottery winnings.

Of course, some people just seem to have bad luck all the way around, and it appears that Ms. Hill might have some of that.

[HHIslander]

Hard work won’t guarantee you a thing, but without it you don’t stand a chance. I’ve found that those who overemphasize luck as a key to success in life tend to be those who are looking to explain away a lack of effort on their part.

[1William]

I like the concept of luck but just don't know that it exists. Good things happen, bad things happen and most of the time it is just things happening.

[brandrea]

I’m some where in between honestly.

I generally believe that hard work helps to create “your own lucky breaks”.

I realize that for some, hard work isn’t enough.

When I think about my own life, my lucky breaks in my career came from hard work, but certainly, I had my share of luck.

Meeting my wife was total luck and karma all rolled into one

[Maleg]

Chance favors the prepared mind.

Hard work, being prepared, and making informed decisions create opportunities for success. While you may not always attain success in all your endeavors, you will continually have the opportunity to be successful if you put in the work.

Luck, good or bad, is often the mind’s attempt to rationalize success or failure when no other information is at our fingertips. Occasionally, chance does come into play, but the far and above most influential factor is preparation.

[Blansky]

Nobody mentioned the article about her "journey".

Certainly not a slacker.

[DocHorton]

Originally Posted by HHIslander

Hard work won’t guarantee you a thing, but without it you don’t stand a chance. I’ve found that those who overemphasize luck as a key to success in life tend to be those who are looking to explain away a lack of effort on their part.

Bingo. I could not disagree more the OP's statement.

Originally Posted by 1William

I like the concept of luck but just don't know that it exists. Good things happen, bad things happen and most of the time it is just things happening.

Agreed.

Where a person is in life is a culmination of their choices. The concept of luck is usually thrown out when a person doesn't want to take responsibility for their choices or actions.

[rootbeer7]

Interesting debate. Financially, I’d say I’m unlucky; my industry was so badly affected by the Pandemic that it’s taken my business years to reach even 60% of its pre-pandemic Level. But, there have been choices along the way. In my personal life my bad luck (choice) was what eventually led to the best thing ever to happen when I met wife number 2! I guess I’m on the fence here!!

[996marty]

Luck can happen to anyone as can bad luck
A grounding in hardworking can also help just in case luck never comes your way

[Moondoggy]

For me luck comes down to making good decisions not so much hard work, of course being born into wealth gives you a good platform.

Finally I am a big believer in karma.