LUCK & Being Prepared

The quote "Chance favors the prepared mind" is attributed to Louis Pasteur, a French chemist and microbiologist, and is often used to highlight the importance of preparation and being mentally ready to seize opportunities when they present themselves. It suggests that luck is not simply random but rather a result of proactive readiness and the ability to recognize and act upon serendipitous events.

So, here's the thing...  I am not sure if I believe this...

WHY?

For one, there have been several documented cases where people missed airline flights that crashed because of forces that were beyond their control to anticipate or PREPARE for.

On the other side of the coin, the more we perform DUE DILLIGENCE, the better prepared we are to take advantage of unexpected situations as they occur.

So, the quote can be proved to be accurate for both sets of beliefs...  it just is not true is ALL SITUATIONS.

With that said, it is better to be prepared than not to be prepared.

• A carpenter measures twice and cuts once.
• Students are better prepared for class when they do their homework.
• A family is likely to be more satisfied if they know where they are going on their vacation.
• Buying a home or car should only be done after proper research has been conducted.

LUCK, unfortunately and/or fortunately is part of life and it is something that, in my opinion, we just have to accept.