A Skill Called Luck, Jakob Greenfeld, 2022

The book explores how luck is not purely random but can be cultivated through deliberate actions, structured learning, and strategic positioning. It emphasizes experimenting with multiple small projects rather than one big effort, ensuring faster feedback and continuous improvement. By focusing on visibility, openness, and likability, and developing both selling and building skills, one can create more opportunities for “luck” to happen.

Top 3 Learnings:

1. Success comes from consistent effort and persistence—staying the course rather than quitting too early.
2. Sharing work openly and frequently builds trust and keeps you “top of mind” within your network.
3. Combining creativity with strategic positioning—through problem awareness and community engagement—helps maximize opportunities and growth.