Good luck everybody?
In one way or another, we use variations of this phrase every day here in WA. All in the best meaning, greeting new members, welcoming premium members, or encouraging new efforts.
But does luck really matter?
We have all read about people who went true horrific ordeals and when it's all over they say 'I was so lucky'. Related of course to the fact that they survived, not that they were on the plane that crashed in the first place. So we could start a deep philosophical debate about the term, but that is not where I want to go.
Today I caught myself saying 'best of luck' to a new member. Hereby implying that their results are based on luck. It most definitively is not!
It is hard work and dedicated effort that give you the result. Joining WA you have not bought a lottery ticket, you have signed up for a job.
How would you feel if you started a new job and on the first day everybody greeted you with 'good luck'? Having worked in recruiting for years I would for sure ask myself what questions I forgot to ask or what signals I missed out on in the hiring process.
So here I am, trying to prase a welcome greeting that is encouraging, motivating and useful. One that shows that there is a ton of work ahead of you and thousands of new things to learn without completely taking away your initiative and positive mindset.
I'm still working on that one. Best of luck to me on that :)
Recent Comments
22
I like your take on this. In world war two My Dad got out of his bunker in the very early morning to take a pee and as he was doing so a mortar fell on his bunker. His friends with in didn't make it out from there on in he was known as Lucky up to his dyeing day know buddy new him other then Lucky. I used to call him LW as his given name was Wilmer.
Have a great day sending blessing your way
always a better way Linda
I don't totally agree. It depends on how you find the opportunity. If it just drifts by and you catch it may be luck.
If you actively seek the opportunity it's called strategic planning.
I see your point.
If you use strategic planning (preparation) and happen to see the opportunity to take action that could be considered lucky timing at least.
I do agree that without laying the foundation luck is pretty much nonexistent.
Whether or not we choose to use the word "luck" is really semantics I think.
I enjoyed reading your post though, thanks for sharing. :)
Dom
When someone starts something new, many say the words "good luck". Before a performer goes on stage for the first time, the term "break a leg" is used.
Neither or these sayings are meant in any way negative.
Some people are lucky and everything they do turn to gold. That is only a very few. Most have to work at success, and life's experiences are a combination of learned failures or setbacks and successes. As we tweak what we learn to improve, success happens.
You're a positive cheerleader whom I find helpful and insightful.
Thanks for this message
I believe that everything happens for a reason, there is no such thing as luck. "Luck" is just a sad attempt at saying something happened, or will happen, that we can't explain with our limited knowledge. What "happens" happens because of your effort and my effort, whether collectively or individually.
Måtte hell og lykke følge deg.
Hell og lykke følger meg, men de når meg liksom ikke igjen :)
I completely agree with that point of view.
Good afternoon Jorn,
You are right, one should think more often about the real meaning of words.
Greetings from the south of Spain, Taetske
My definition of good luck: 'when opportunity meets preparation'. Now that is true luck and completely up to us. As you need to be prepared to grab any opportunity that comes your way only through previous hard work and learning.
(joke) - I just use "Welcome to WA" and usually sign off with "Best" or "Best to you."
I believe this is a VERY important topic. Got me to thinking.
BH
Hehe, good one :)
The 'Best' alternative is good. But I want something mindblowing. Something that tells the person that 'Yes, I made the right choice'.
I notice that Ariel Harris says "You Rock". Maybe "Cool, man" or "You're a Hero" or "A Hero Is Born"
Or to move away from that theme
"We Don't Coast Uphill, but We Love The Ride"
"Great to be your WA partner" (or "Grateful...." if you want a softer reply).
The Future Just Got Brighter - So Glad You're Here
Happy Days Start NOW
WA Makes My Socks Roll Up and Down - Get Ready
Hard Work = Great Rewards.
You Found It. Congratulations.
I really don't like those pre-scripted ones like they have on linked-in.
I have to get to work.
Thanks for the stimuulation
BH
I tend to write "All the best" to anyone here at WA. I've understood that luck is something one doesn't really need to get stuff done here. One just needs to follow the courses and do as instructed.
But all the best one can have wished for, for we all wish all the best to our businesses.
See more comments
That's a great thought for the day and I reckon you're absolutely right there's no luck involved just a lot of great enthusiasm and motivation so I wish you all the very best is my line
Cheers
Sue
Thanks for reading :)