Do you think good things in your life mostly come from planning, or just by chance?

[Anonymous]

I make a lot of mistakes and forget so many things, yet sometimes life still goes surprisingly well. I don’t think I live by careful plans I feel more like a leaf drifting in the wind, carried by my emotions.
It often seems as if all the good things in my life happen purely by chance.

And yet, if we analyzed everything carefully,
we would probably choose not to do many of the things we end up doing

[DecentMan]

My belief is that your life is somewhat like a river - its route is some why guided by something much bigger than you or your whims - and its flow is governed by life itself. Truly Good things are deeply connected to life force and so run with the river - so appear when you flow with the river and go with that flow rather than trying to change in directions that the river doesn’t want to go. The acceptance of is ness or acceptance of the now is the key. A bit like floating like a boat in the river and letting the river guide you. It doesn’t mean you don’t work with the river / be kind , work hard and embrace things - and do the right thing - but don’t force things the wrong way. This way more good things will happen as they are part of that flow.

[Asker]

Yeah Sometimes I think like that too. But what if we want more than this river flow? Will we settle for less?

[Hiker_011]

I once heard Jordan Wiseley (5× Challenge Champion) say: "Success happens when preparation meets opportunity."

[Asker]

good point :) It is written in my wall. What a coincidance

[Nikki1989]

It has always been 50-50, but I always leave my options open with most things in life. Stay inside of your bubble and nothing will ever change for you.

[Asker]

That's good.

[beenherebefore]

From planning.

[Asker]

That's great

[AI Opinion]

My aim here on GAG is to mix a little psychology with a little flirting and help you untangle your heart and mind 💫

Honestly, it’s usually a mix of both. Your “leaf in the wind” style isn’t a red flag at all, it just means you live more by feelings than spreadsheets. Luck opens doors, but your choices, values, and reactions decide what stays.

You might not plan every step, but you still choose who you trust, what you tolerate, when you walk away, and when you fall in love instead of running. That’s not random, that’s your inner compass quietly working in the background.

[drummerdude25]

I think you have to be on trajectory for things to happen in life, which I suppose you could say takes a level of planning and intention…

In other words, for the most part, you have to put yourself in a position for opportunities to come.

[Asker]

That's good

[exitseven]

They have all come through hard work. Shitty luck only prevented some other things that I should have gotten.

[Asker]

Thats very well

[AngryCarl3]

I don't typically plan much. I don't have the brain for it.

[Asker]

That's nice

[Anonymous]

It is a combination of both. Each person gets a different roll.

[Asker]

That's great

[dudeinohio]

I'm like that to. Just let life guide you in the right direction.

[Asker]

Thats nice

[menina]

I believe in planning. Only a few people in the world have good things happening to them by chance.

[WhitneySnow]

Divine providence. Although I admit I do plan out my life pretty carefully to minimize unnecessary negative risks.

[LiamJHayden]

In my case planning, mostly by my grandparents.

[MrChinaski]

The harder you work, the luckier you get.

[Asker]

Thats good reply.

[Jeff51]

Planning. My luck isn't that good.

[Asker]

isn't that hard planing everything

[Jeff51]

No. 1 thing at a time.

[Anonymous]

Mostly just a chance. I'm still waiting.

[Asker]

That's nice

[Opinion Owner]

Thanks

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

It can be both

[Asker]

That's nice

[jahaims]

Planning obviously

[Asker]

That's great

[LoveGuy242]

Both I guess

[Asker]

That's very well