Being Lucky : the uncomplicated truth behind success

The speeches given by Steve Jobs or  J K Rowling at university convocations were quite popular on internet. Speech of Neil Gaiman was added to the list because of this post. Though these speeches are very inspiring reads they are accounts of successful people who think success is outcome of their talent and hard-work. Of course success needs both these qualities but what about luck. There was this famous line by Bill Gates "success is 99% work and 1% luck" (There is no evidence of Gates saying this ). If so what about the chaps who work equally hard and as much talented?

This question was answered (and rather honestly) here . For those who watched Moneyball its by the same person, Michael Lewis,who wrote the original book.

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Some of you might find Michael Lewis' point of view as very humble or one with false humility. Cause we were taught to believe that only brighter and hard working people achieve success. Though in our country Talent and Hard work aren't only qualities to become successful.