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Hard work vs luck

A lot of success in life is pure luck. But that doesn't mean hard work has no role. If I look back at my life, I have been a fortunate guy. Most of my career success came out of luck. No, I'm not being humble here. I'm trying to prove a point. My journey When … Continue reading Hard work vs luck →

Sooraj Chandran Life lessons, Microessays 2 Comments September 16, 2022September 17, 2022 4 Minutes

Luck

The world tells you how hard work and mindset makes you successful. But honestly, 80% of it is luck. Successful people don't like to admit it - but it's often true. Right place, right time, right people. Hard work is necessary for success but doesn't guarantee it. The difference is called luck. For every hard-working … Continue reading Luck →

Sooraj Chandran Life lessons, Microessays Leave a comment December 3, 2021December 30, 2021 1 Minute

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  • IC (Individual contributor) vs Manager
  • Hard work vs luck
  • PM role vs Developer role:
  • Getting off the treadmill
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  • Life lessons
  • Microessays
  • Productivity
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