07/03/2026
Success vs Luck: The Power of Preparation
Success does not come by luck; success is prepared for and worked for. As the Luganda saying goes: “Omukisa gujjira yetegese” — fortune finds the one who is prepared.
Personally, I doubt the idea of luck as many people imagine it. You cannot simply spend all day - all night in prayer asking for blessings and expect success to fall into your hands. Prayer is important, but effort and preparation must accompany it.
What people often call “luck” is simply a beneficial moment meeting someone who has already prepared themselves. Because when an opportunity appears, only the prepared person is able to recognize it, seize it, and benefit from it.
That is why I always tell the youth: success does not fall like rain. It is earned through commitment, discipline, and hard work. If you desire success, focus on what you are building, what you are learning, and where you are putting your effort.
When preparation meets opportunity, people may call it luck — but in truth, it is the reward of preparation.
