It’s All Luck

It’s been a long and busy week, keeping me on my toes. As I wind down into the weekend and sit to write my post, I’m struck by a simple truth: so much of our lives is shaped by luck.

I’m lucky to be where I am today.

I’m lucky to have been born into a family where my parents and siblings love and encourage me to be my best self.

I’m lucky for the genetics passed down to me, allowing for a productive and healthy life.

I’m lucky to have a partner who believes I’m worth sharing a life with.

I’m lucky to have children who are good citizens with a strong moral compass.

I’m lucky to have received career breaks that have led me to a privileged position in one of the most valuable FinTechs in the world.

The list goes on.

I suppose I’ve worked hard to achieve whatever achievements I take pride in today, but I didn’t create the part of me that works hard any more than I made the part that shied away from challenges I feared.

The moment I look at life from this perspective, I realize I can’t fully take credit for my successes or blame others for their failures. In the grand scheme of things, it really is all about luck. To each their own. The best you can do is be humble and compassionate.