1. Show Up Consistently

Source: Woody Allen, James Clear

> “Eighty percent of success is showing up.” – Woody Allen



Consistency compounds. Posting regularly, writing often, or pitching repeatedly increases your odds of success.

Create more exposure moments for others to see your work.



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2. Share Your Work Publicly

Source: Austin Kleon – Show Your Work

Publish behind-the-scenes work, drafts, ideas in progress.

The more you share, the more chances for others to engage, support, or collaborate.



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3. Be Generous with Your Knowledge

Source: Naval Ravikant

Teach, write, or post free value.

Naval says, “Play long-term games with long-term people.” This builds compounding reputation.



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4. Learn in Public

Source: Sahil Bloom, Ali Abdaal

Tweet your learning journey.

Make YouTube videos or blog posts about what you’re exploring.

It builds a luck magnet—people with similar interests will find you.



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5. Increase Randomness with Intentional Serendipity

Source: Paul Graham (Y Combinator), Richard Wiseman’s The Luck Factor

Attend events, try new hobbies, travel.

Wiseman found lucky people “maximize chance opportunities” by being open and socially connected.



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6. Build a Personal Monopoly

Source: David Perell

Combine 2-3 specific skills/interests into a niche no one else occupies.

Your unique blend becomes your “luck surface.”



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7. Make Luck a System, Not an Event

Source: Scott Adams (Dilbert creator)

> “Systems beat goals.”



Rather than chase specific goals, create systems that put you in the path of opportunity regularly (e.g., daily outreach, weekly writing, monthly projects).



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8. Embrace Rejection and Keep Moving

Source: Jia Jiang – Rejection Proof

Each no brings you closer to a yes.

He actively sought rejection to get comfortable with it—and gained unexpected wins along the way.



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9. Build a Serendipity Vehicle

Source: Steve Jobs, Tim Ferriss

A podcast, newsletter, YouTube channel, or blog invites others to connect.

Tim Ferriss got his book deal because of his blog. Steve Jobs took a random calligraphy class that led to fonts on the Mac.



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10. Network Authentically, Not Transactionally

Source: Adam Grant – Give and Take

Help people without expectation.

Givers build relationships and open unexpected doors over time.