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by RosieGHM Jetpacker on January 12th, 2009
I do not agree at all. Whether you call it serendipity, synchronicity or fortuitous circumstances, there is "something" outside of hard work and planning that is a bonus in some lives..some unknown "additive" to the fuel of life..some people seem to have access to that additive more often than others. You can intellectualize all you want, the fact remains some of us are "luckier" than others. Now, perhaps there is a solid scientific reason behind that luck..but we're not smart enough to know what that is so we call it "luck". Maybe the "luck" starts with the configuration of our genes or those of our ancestors..I don't know. Happy Monday! :)
by Bamtr on April 7th, 2011
No. There are just ways our talents work behind the scenes in our favour that we are unaware of.
by Lazs Mouse on April 7th, 2011
Yes, but most of the time you have to make your own luck through good decisions.
by Old School on January 11th, 2009
I disagree in the strongest possible terms. I think the evidence of life is that chance/luck plays a much larger role than people with to believe.
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http://www.gladwell.com/outliers/index.html
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fooled_by_randomness
by sickofgames on January 2nd, 2009
hope so
by elizabeth17 on April 8th, 2011
To a certain extent; people do have to place themselves in the right place at the right time for it to occur.
by squiggleybop on April 7th, 2011
of course! my lucky number is 13.
by Piano Player on April 7th, 2011
That depends what you mean. If someone wins the lottery, you can say "it was the luck of the draw," or that person is lucky to have won, and that's true. It is not saying that the person has consistently good or bad luck.
by aydeology on January 12th, 2009
I disagree, luck DEFINITELY exists.
I'm not so sure about lucky charms and stuff, but I think that some people are just lucky and often find themselves in the right place at the right time.
by Anonymous on January 12th, 2009
Disagree, although luck is not what most people think it is.
The concept of luck is not something you possess. Rather, it describes a result. That is, when an improbable event occurs, it did not occur because of the force of luck. But the fact that it did occur can be described as luck.
Perhaps a solid example is in order. Suppose you pick the winning numbers in a lottery, and suppose the odds of doing so were 500 million to one. That is a highly improbable event. The fact that win is certainly lucky giving the high probability against you. But the fact that you win was not caused by being lucky, rather, it was mere chance.
by strange1 still in pb on January 12th, 2009
agree-you make your own
by Theby on January 12th, 2009
Agreed. :-)
by Liz on April 7th, 2011
No, luck isn't real. When someone tells you "good luck," that's just to make you feel good.
by killdrphil - reasonable for a madman on January 12th, 2009
There is definately such a thing as luck and people have specific patterns of luck. Some have a little good luck, then, a lot of bad luck; Some have a lot of good luck, then, a little bad luck, etc.
by Mikeisha on January 11th, 2009
I believe in luck.
by Medusa on January 11th, 2009
No! I believe in luck.
by Anonymous on January 11th, 2009
Disagree. I agree with luck good or bad.
by Silent Night on January 11th, 2009
hmmm...I did not, but now I do...because if it was only hardwork and perseverance that paid off then everyone in the world should be successful, right?
by jamamiss on January 11th, 2009
Logically, I would say no. But I've seen some people who sure seem to be mighty lucky--like repeatedly finding 10 or 20 dollar bills on the ground, buying scratch-off lottery tickets that usually win, or stumbling upon some great deal when they weren't even looking for one.
by SumoAZ on January 11th, 2009
I know I sure felt lucky when a car accident just missed me about a month ago so I'm going to have to say there is such a thing.
by Firebrand on January 11th, 2009
No I do not agree, some people are very lucky.
by johngo on January 7th, 2009
Good things and bad things happen with particular probabilities. If your estimate of the probability of a good thing happening is less than the actual probability, you will be pleasantly surprised when the happening takes place more frequently than you expected it to: you will feel lucky. The converse is also true. There is no such thing as luck. Just subjective assessments of probability.
by Kewl Guy - has gone 360 on January 11th, 2009
all luck is is being in the right place at the right time
by Tsamaya is on semi-retirement on January 11th, 2009
I feel damn lucky to have come across this question...how did you figure it out?
by dezza on January 11th, 2009
Well falling off my 125cc bike 4 times now, 3 times on diesel, 1 time i dunno how - i walked away with no cuts / bruses / injuries i was perfectly fine - the first one i was slightly dizzy as my head had hit the surface but i should have went to hospital 4 times for each one as they were really leathal falls. And yet i was perfectly fine. My bike however has had so many problems and my recent one was today and i managed to get home from town stuck in 2nd gear as the gear lever was totally bent as it had hit the road it caused it to bend. I managed to fix that, and minutes later it felt as if it was merely a dream or a thought.
If that isn't luck or chance or jammy what is it??
by Ec-nal Licensed Bootie Inspector on January 11th, 2009
Do I hafta yo?...
by kitiara on January 11th, 2009
You make your own ..its all about attitude .. :O)
by Anonymous on January 11th, 2009
fortunate circumstances.
by kalevera on January 7th, 2009
Here's some ways of which you can try...walk on cracks, break a mirror, walk under the ladder 13 times then kiss a fully black cat...if you servive then there is luck
by koaifd on April 7th, 2011
yeah, there is thing as luck, just like i believe in destiny. But not to left things go as they are, i will fight for my dreams as well.
by mikedsign on April 7th, 2011
yes I believe so
by kaetalist on April 8th, 2011
I have no time for luck, life's what you make it. There is however chance and probabilities and this sometimes looks like luck. In other words someone could seem lucky in business, but that's probably because they have more money.
Up-shot is if you spend your life waiting for luck, you will grow old and gray searching, if you depend on training, competency and confidence you will have more opportunities.
As Gary Player said "the harder I work, the luckier I get"
by 23Skidoo on April 8th, 2011
As some force or energy or something external?
No.
It's a combination of the consequences of a person's own actions, statistics and random behavior - which sometimes clusters making "lucky / unlucky" streaks look like they are happening.
by shunyata on April 7th, 2011
no.
when people call something luck, accident, coincidence, bad luck, miracle, they describe a situation in which they do not see synchronicity happening.
by N'anderthal on April 7th, 2011
You bet.
by level headed on April 7th, 2011
Bad luck maybe. I've experienced it off and on for years.
by Patti jo on April 7th, 2011
Yes
Lottery
Games shows
by Timjon on April 7th, 2011
Not nearly to the extent of the credit it gets.
by Eileen on April 7th, 2011
Yep and I am living proof it does!
by Shaan on April 8th, 2011
Yes of course.. Best of Luck!!!
by Anonymous P Witterspoon III on April 8th, 2011
Yes, luck exists. I found a $20 bill while doing my daily walk to the gym. Lucky for me, unlucky for the person that lost it.
by Shemarq the Wamama on April 10th, 2011
We make our own luck.
by Ibanezmb on April 11th, 2011
Luck is just a series of coincidences that might be unknown or too complex to explain. The old saying "work hard and you'll become luckier" can be quite true... basically you are setting up the right conditions for good things to unexpectedly happen. Conversely, if you live on the edge, take lots of risks, put yourself in dangerous situations, you may be setting up the right conditions for bad things to happen.
by daisychain on January 7th, 2009
No, but it is easier to believe you are unlucky person rather than acknowledge god hates you.
Just kidding god isn't real either.
Good things and bad things happen all the time. It is in our nature as human beings to constantly question why. Answerbag would be a lonely place if we didn't.
Luck is but one simple way of answering the why.
by Anon on January 7th, 2009
No.
by Silverwolf loves Funguy50 on April 10th, 2011
If it didn't exist I probably wouldn't be alive.
by Andreas on April 9th, 2011
Define it!
by I'm Just Along For The Ride on April 8th, 2011
of course it is...a certain amount of luck is necessary for any kind of success..short term or long term..we think we're in control of all the variables..but we ain't..not by a long shot.
by PencilWizard: the blue mimiga on April 8th, 2011
There has to be luck in the world so that: people can find things when they are lost, people can win the lottery and game shows, what action happens when, the weather, and why I am still alive
but, if you dont believe in luck then heres a message for you
by The Holy Spirit on April 8th, 2011
No.
by Strength on January 11th, 2009
it's chance, not luck
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by The Anonymous Witch on May 28th, 2010
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do you believe that if you break a mirror you have 7 years of bad luck?
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Nice answer, Rosie Dear : )
Happy Monday : )
::hugs::
by killdrphil - reasonable for a madman on January 12th, 2009
Thanks, kdp! Backatcha, my friend! :) ((hugs))
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on January 12th, 2009
Great answer, Rosie!
by redcatt63 is around here somewhere...... on January 12th, 2009
Thanks, honey! Happy Monday! :) ((hugs))
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on January 12th, 2009