A study out of the UK seeks to scientifically attach a "luck factor" to why some people succeed in life and why others don't. The end goal is to help to "Develop techniques that enable others to enhance their own good fortune". The project also includes a "luck school" where you can enroll yourself and be aided in your "good fortune". Can we say wicked silliness? I suppose humanity would seek to attach some measure of "fate" to why some people are successful (which has a loose definition by the way) and why others aren't. I've generally found that most people do this as an excuse for why their lives aren't up to the standard they think they should be. The "leaders are born" message has hurt human potential. People sit back and discount their ability to be a leader in life because they're been indoctrinated with the philosophy of old that there are certain people born into leadership. Are leaders born? Absolutely. Can leaders be made? Absolutely. The potential for leadership is in every human being. People will of course lead in different capacities, but they WILL lead nonetheless. People can be born into great influence and that of course, automatically propels them into leadership whether they choose it or not. If only celebrities and prominent political figures offspring could understand this. If your last name is Bush, don't do stupid things. You are a leader. Deal with it.

The idea of "luck" is I suppose the counterfeit version of what I call "the favor of God". God's favor is for those who serve Him. The truth of the matter is, the equation for success in life is quite simple: serve God. That was free. No $200 "Grow-your life" Seminars, or scientific studies on the "luck factor". Plain and simple, serve God.