In 2004, Pixar and Disney Studios released a brilliant movie called “The Incredibles.” It was an animated film about a family of superheroes and their struggles to live in normal society. There is a minor character in the film named Edna Mode. Ms. Mode is a half-Japanese, half-German fashion designer specializing in custom-made outfits for superheroes. It is apparent that she feels infinitely superior to all other designers in the world and shows much disregard towards runway boutiques and modern fashion models. She is very talented, overachieving, and a success in her special career niche.
Ms. Mode has several clever lines, but the one that applies to the job search is one she makes when questioned about all the flame-resistance, stretch ability, bullet-proof features, and attention to detail she provides in her designs, which her client views as unnecessary add-ons. “Luck favors the prepared.”
Whether you call it divine intervention, attention to detail, or simply luck, the world provides advantages to those who invest time and attention to their life. Whether it’s the job search, health of your relationships, or your dedication to what you are passionate about in life, more opportunities are presented to those who work to prepare themselves for the opportunities. Luck does favor the prepared.
