I’ve found that life is never made up of just one thing. To be successful, it requires working hard and making good choices and also a bit of luck.

We all have seen stories of someone who worked hard and luck wasn’t on their side. Or someone who’s made some bad choices along the way without a great outcome. There are occasionally those who seem to have lucked their way into success, but there’s usually more to it than meets the eye.

If you’ve managed to “make it” – be grateful. Some of it – even a lot of it – was likely due to you working hard and making good choices to get there. But don’t discount that most success stories have a touch of luck and the grace of God to achieve that happy ending.