How do you define lucky?

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Originally Posted by Snowflake

I was emailing with a friend this morning and we were talking about things, like the recent sale of my fantasy estate that I'd restore if I had won the powerball (sadly that will go under the wrecking ball soon). And she said to me, "Why aren't we lucky?"

And I was just thinking about that the other day. I am really, in fact, quite lucky, I think. I have a comfortable life, a decent wage, a really great cat, some very lovely friends, reasonably good health, and interests that I can and do enjoy which cost little financially and enrich me a great deal inside. I thought when she asked that question, well, is it luck? I don't know, but I do feel incredibly lucky.

The comfortable life, decent wage, great cat, etc aren't luck. Those are the fruits of your labors. I've seen what you are describing in the quote "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."

Winning the power ball is more random chance and is a different kind of "luck".