Is success in life earned or do people succeed because they are lucky?

I think success in life is earned because you have so much opportunity. However, some people doesn't make it before they succeed in whatever they aim for and some lack motivation, this probably have to do with luck as well. Success in life is earned because you can get a good reputation and someone will write you a good reference letter. Knowledge is power and leads to success. Also obtained through constant work.

There are some basic reasons why some people succeed later in life. First of all, they have a strong desire to succeed and a plan. A successful person outlines and plans their time; every year, month, week, day, and hour. They know where they are going. Second, they have a belief in themselves. Belief is so powerful that it can overcome almost any obstacle. Third, they are teachable and are willing to continually learn. Herbert Hoover said, "The wise man learns from experience. The super wise man learns from the experience of others." Top people read books, listen to tapes and CDs on achievement, attend seminars, and talk with the successful people to obtain ideas that will help them to be better. Fourth, they show enthusiasm and find ways to stay motivated. Fifth, they work hard and smart. They also have fun doing it because they have desire, belief, and enthusiasm.

People are not born successful, they are born with the potential to become successful. Success is possible for anyone who is willing to achieve it. There are many people who want success, but there is a huge difference between wanting-to and willing-to. People earned it by climbing the mountain and utilize the same process others have used to achieve. Success happens not by chance, but because you were given a chance and took advantage of it.