[ilrwbwrkhv]

It all comes down to being in the right network. When his Loopt startup failed he had to be in the right network to fail upwards. Most people lack that network. I think the IQ and the hard work bits are common.

[ZephyrBlu]

Yeah, luck and opportunity is generally bestowed upon you by someone else not generated out of thin air.

[toomuchtodo]

"Befriend generous benefactors who like you" is good, but hard to action, advice. Equally, be prepared to look past failings of the same folks.

[ZephyrBlu]

I completely agree. I think a slightly more actionable version of this is: be interesting to people to who can give you opportunities.

[toomuchtodo]

Well said.