Vocabulary
entrepreneurship: 创业学
venture: a new business or activity; to do something that is a risk
innovator: 创新者
apparently: according to what you have heard or read; according to the way sth appears
operative: working correctly and having the right effect; someone who does a particular kind of work, especially in a factory
lever: a handle used to operate a vehicle or piece of machinery; a long piece of wood, metal, etc. used for lifting or opening sth by sb placing one end of it under an object and pushing down on the other end
gust: a sudden strong wind
graciousness: 亲切，和蔼
tactics: a particular method or plan for achieving sth
nuanced: 细致入微的，微妙的
foster: to encourage sth to develop, to take another person's child into your home for a period of time, without becoming his or her legal parents
pitfalls: a problem that is likely to happen in a particular situation
exotic: interesting or exciting because of being unusual or not familiar; used for describing things that are interesting or exciting because they are in or from distant foreign countries
ingredient: 成分
Sentence
Summary
Tina Seelig argues that luck is not a random lightning strike but a force we can actively harness. She supports this with three practical strategies: taking small risks outside our comfort zone, showing gratitude to strengthen social connections, and reframing “crazy” ideas as opportunities rather than dismissing them. These actions, she explains, create a “sail” that catches the wind of luck—each one expands our network, opens new doors, and increases our chances of serendipity. By sharing personal stories of how a simple thank‑you note led to life‑changing opportunities, she makes it clear that luck is not passive. Ultimately, she links her message to a powerful conclusion: the more we step forward, the more we actively engage with people and possibilities, the luckier we become—because luck, in the end, favors those who are bold enough to pursue it.