'Luck' is an interesting concept but it's hardly on my radar. I don't acknowledge 'luck' as such, don't believe in good or bad luck, rarely give it a thought. So I find your post thought-provoking. On the other hand, people in your industry tell me that luck plays a big part in whether you make it or not. It does explain why some mediocre people do well while others fall by the wayside. Your post has opened a can of worms because I'm creating a zine about Ollie Olsen and it saddens me to discover how someone with that much talent received little industry suppor and, so, it makes me ask the big questions about 'luck'.
Interesting point Margaret re people in music/creative industries perhaps requiring a degree of luck to move ahead more than some other industries… of course there’s the old adage of ‘the harder I work, the luckier I seem to get’ but many people work super hard and don’t get the breaks that could make their lives easier and see their talents appreciated - not a lot of rhyme or reason to it.
'Luck' is an interesting concept but it's hardly on my radar. I don't acknowledge 'luck' as such, don't believe in good or bad luck, rarely give it a thought. So I find your post thought-provoking. On the other hand, people in your industry tell me that luck plays a big part in whether you make it or not. It does explain why some mediocre people do well while others fall by the wayside. Your post has opened a can of worms because I'm creating a zine about Ollie Olsen and it saddens me to discover how someone with that much talent received little industry suppor and, so, it makes me ask the big questions about 'luck'.
Interesting point Margaret re people in music/creative industries perhaps requiring a degree of luck to move ahead more than some other industries… of course there’s the old adage of ‘the harder I work, the luckier I seem to get’ but many people work super hard and don’t get the breaks that could make their lives easier and see their talents appreciated - not a lot of rhyme or reason to it.
I prefer to gambol now instead of gambling.
Thank you for your soul food Substack sandwich.
Perfectly put, me too!
Loose connections was the first Substack I ever read. I love your ramblings and you’ve introduced me to so much new music thank you.
Well you just made my day Wendy! Thanks so much 🌹