Luck is indeed where preparation meets opportunity.
When we're connected to others, we become better people.
Advice is very easy to give, and even easier not to follow, so I don't fool with it.
I've always admired people who are over-prepared.
It's very important to know when you're in a pissing match. And it's very important to get out of it as quickly as possible.
The person who failed often knows how to avoid future failures. The person who knows only success can be more oblivious to all the pitfalls.