“Some say ‘luck’ is not real. Have a positive outlook on life and it could be the recipe to attract good luck — you have nothing to lose!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
“Happy St. Patrick’s Day! – Wishing you all the Luck of the Irish!”
Good “Sunday & St. Patrick’s Day!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 17 March 2024!
Today’s Message is: “Luck Day!” Why Not?
“Leaders create success through preparation, hard work, and courage, rather than luck. But when leaders combine these traits ‘luck’ can favor the bold. Nothing happens in leadership without putting your heart and soul into creating and accomplishing greatness. Yes, even ‘luck’ can play a part!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Diligence is the mother of good luck.” — Unknown Author
“The hard work puts you where the good luck can find you.” — Unknown Author
“Never iron a four-leaf clover, because you don’t want to press your luck.” — Irish Proverb
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” — Seneca
“Often… ‘Luck’ is a combination of preparation, persistence, and opportunity.” — Manfred Kets de Vries
“Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more you sweat, the luckier you get.” — Ray Kroc
“Don’t minimize the importance of luck in determining life’s course.” — Alex Trebek
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Good Sunday afternoon Colonel.
Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Some folks, even my cardiologist say that I was lucky to survive my two massive heart attacks, but I say it was by the Grace of our Awesome Creator God. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://www.gotquestions.org/luck.html
What does the Bible say about luck?
ANSWER
The American Heritage Dictionary defines “luck” as follows:
1. The chance happening of fortunate or adverse events. 2. Good fortune or prosperity; success....to gain success or something desirable by chance: “I lucked out in finding that rare book.”
The main question is, do things happen by chance? If they do, then one can speak of someone being lucky or…
Luck is just proof that all that training was worth the effort.