What happens if I show up consistently but still don't see results? Consistency is a game of attempts. You have to keep trying, but you also have to be strategic. It's not just about showing up, it's about refining your approach, honing your craft, and learning from what you've done in the past. You can't just rehearse at home and never try it out. You have to get more at-bats, analyze what's working, and reconfigure what's not. The key is to keep learning and adapting.

How is luck different from alignment? Some people may call it luck, while others may call it karma or the stars aligning. If you're a person of faith, you might call it a divine blessing or a part of your purpose. The core idea is the same: you're in the right place at the right time. For example, a business might fail at one time but succeed a few years later because the technology and timing are finally right. When your preparation meets opportunity, that is alignment.

How can I stop worrying about what other people are doing and focus on my own path? Crying over spilled milk will make you miss the opportunities in front of you. It's easy to look at someone else doing the same thing as you and getting a different result, but that's a distraction. Instead of looking behind you or beside you at what others have, focus on learning from your past and applying those lessons to your future. You can’t control what others get, but you can control your own positioning.

Does getting a lucky break mean you'll be successful long-term? Luck can definitely get you to a certain point, but it won't keep you there. If you get a lucky break and that's all you have, you're going to fall. The real question is, once you get there, no matter how, what are you going to do after? You have to lay the groundwork to keep the momentum going. Your success is determined by what you do after you get the opportunity.

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