[rograndom]

Not just getting lucky, but being ready to get lucky. If they didn't have the company or the product already, bumping into the former manager wouldn't be enough. And I think I've just given the type of advice TFA is railing about :)

[manmal]

Well it’s true, you can’t win the lottery without buying the ticket. Only that way you don’t know what prize you’re playing for.

[zigman1]

Ross Brawn said in his book about strategy that the luck is preparation waiting for opportunity