"It was hard work for sure. And heart, determination, resilience. Plus the talent and skill of Troy Parrott and others. But maybe it's also OK to be open to the fact that we got lucky. Bounces of the ball could have gone different ways. The ref could have had a different opinion on a billionaire's elbows. Sure, you make your own luck. But sometimes, the randomness of the universe also comes along to give you a little helping hand."
"It's not defeatist to admit that you got lucky. In fact, it might be a perfectly constructive way to think. It's hard to beat someone who's convinced they're on a roll. Are they making their own luck, or is their own luck making them feel more unbeatable? Who knows? It's probably circular."
Success combined hard work, heart, determination, resilience, and the talent and skill of players like Troy Parrott. Random events such as bounces of the ball and referee opinions also influenced outcomes. Accepting that luck contributed to the result recognizes the role of chance alongside effort. Admitting luck is not defeatist and can be a constructive mindset that sustains performance. Belief in being on a roll boosts confidence and makes opponents harder to beat. The source of that confidence is ambiguous; making one's own luck and luck generating perceived invincibility form a circular relationship.
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