A lot of success in life comes down to:

• Cultivate the taste/judgment to recognize an excellent opportunity when it comes along

• Bounce around a lot; increase your surface area to luck & serendipity

• Have the confidence and initiative to seize the moment when it arrives

Founder, The Roots of Progress (rootsofprogress.org). I write about the history of technology and the philosophy of progress. Former tech founder.

Great insights! Recognizing opportunities and being open to serendipity truly make a difference. Confidence and initiative are key. Thanks for sharing this wisdom!