Oprah Winfrey

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, luck is defined as good fortune, prosperity or success. Opportunity is defined as a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something. Oprah Winfrey states, "Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity," as an inspirational tool for her audience to reach their goals by putting in the hard work. Opportunities in life are not just handed out but these chances are opened by the determination and drive that each individual puts forth instead of wishing on luck and chance that their goals will be reached. In my opinion, Oprah Winfrey is telling us that success is brought by one's own actions rather than by chance. Preparing to meet opportunity means rounding up and organizing all your resources to set up for the requirements that are necessary to getting your foot in the door. It is important to set yourself up for good luck rather than expecting things to fall in your lap. In other words, luck is deliberately planned. Preparation is a key component to obtaining a favorable outcome. I agree with the speaker because in my own personal experience, I have learned that you must be proactive and strive for what you want in life. Through my high school and college years, not only did I succeed in passing my classes, but joining extracurricular activities brought more chances in deciding options for my future. In addition to that, I was able to be a part of a health occupations class where I had a chance to meet many people in different fields. Even though this specific class was not required and I had more work to do, taking the class allowed me the chance to open up more of my options and getting my name out there. Currently, I have made the decision to go back to school so that I may have more opportunities in my future to possibly go into a specialty field. I know that if I do not work hard and remain where I am, this will be all I know. There will not be any chances for me to go further or