9 Things I Learned in 90 Years – From the Creator of Choose Your Own Adventure [pdf]

Re:9 Things I Learned in 90 Years – From the Creator of Choo... by speleding on Tuesday September 23, 2025 @08:11AM (#45345871)

I like the concept of "luck surface area". Sure, I started out with a bunch of luck. But the harder I work, the luckier I get. You have to put yourself into a position to cash in on your luck.

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Re:9 Things I Learned in 90 Years – From the Creator of Choo... by laserson on Tuesday September 23, 2025 @08:17AM (#45345938)

There’s a well-known Louis Pasteur quote that I always liked:

“Chance favors the prepared mind”

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Re:9 Things I Learned in 90 Years – From the Creator of Choo... by dfex on Tuesday September 23, 2025 @09:18AM (#45346620)

Also "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity" - Seneca

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