Dreams, Destiny & Luck

12 Aug Dreams, Destiny & Luck

In my years of coaching leaders, entrepreneurs, and startups, I’ve learned one unshakable truth:
Dreams remain dreams until action gives them life.

Many speak of destiny and luck. Some wait for them.
But as the Bhagavad Gita teaches, luck is real, but it’s only part of the equation.
Your future is not written only by chance. It’s shaped by the choices you make today.

The Bhagavad Gita on Action & Destiny (18.14)

अधिष्ठानं तथा कर्ता करणं च पृथग्विधम्।
विविधाश्च पृथक्चेष्टा दैवं चैवात्र पञ्चमम्॥

Transliteration:
Adhiṣṭhānaṁ tathā kartā karaṇaṁ ca pṛthag-vidham,
Vividhaś ca pṛthak-ceṣṭā daivaṁ caivātra pañcamam.

Meaning:
“The place of action (environment), the doer, the instruments, the different kinds of efforts, and destiny — these are the five causes of every action.”

The 5 Causes of Success in Your Dreams

1. Adhishthānam – The environment you operate in
   Your positioning, your network, and your readiness.

2. Kartā – The doer — you
   Your mindset, choices, and accountability.

3. Kāraṇam – The tools, systems, and resources you use
   Your skills, strategies, and technology.

4. Ceṣṭā – Your effort and performance
   Consistency, discipline, and execution.

5. Daivam – Destiny or luck
   The unseen factor that amplifies results.

Luck is Only 20% – The Rest is Your Work

From my coaching experience:

• 20% is luck — timing, divine alignment, unexpected opportunities.

• 80% is your responsibility — adjusting, acting, and performing until the goal is achieved.

The Gita does not tell us to wait for fortune.
It tells us to work with skill (yogaḥ karmasu kausalam) and without attachment to instant results.

The LUCK Framework to Create Your Own Fortune

L – Leverage
Use your unique talents, skills, and network.

U – Understanding
Recognize opportunities when they appear.

C – Curiosity
Keep exploring, asking, and innovating.

K – Kindness
Help others — goodwill returns in unexpected ways.