Oprah Winfrey Essay

Have you ever wondered how certain people achieve great success while others fall short? Are these successful people necessarily luckier or are there many factors that contribute to their success? To me, Oprah Winfrey’s famous quote says it best, “Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity”. The speaker is trying to convey that people must work extremely hard and prepare thoroughly in order to gain the opportunities and experience that is needed to thrive in life and not just depend on ‘good luck’. I absolutely agree with her views on achieving success in that hard work, dedication and maintaining a positive attitude are all vital components in becoming successful.
Often time’s people who have experienced failures and are believed to be unlucky by others have not been consistent with their efforts, which in turn diminish their motivation and drive to succeed. I believe we are able to make our own luck by preparing and training ourselves as best as possible, so that when future opportunities arise we are able to recognize them and take full advantage of each one. Oprah Winfrey is a great example of someone who experienced many failures before she was finally recognized. She used these hard times to gain experience in her field and never let her harsh critics diminish her motivation.
Being well-prepared will always be beneficial rather than detrimental to our own success. It increases the probability in achieving your goals. For example, Oprah Winfrey worked for many television and radio stations knowing her ultimate dream was to become a T.V. talk show host. While she didn’t prefer these entry-level positions, she also knew what was needed to work her way up to her ideal dream job. These early opportunities benefited her because she learned a great deal about the industry she was interested in and gained the necessary experience to further her career.
I believe maintaining a positive attitude towards anything we do in life determines our