No Such Thing As Luck

A biblical perspective of the concept of luck, including fate, lot, fortune, destiny, and chance

John Thornton is facing the collapse of everything he has worked for all of his life. Through his banker, he hears about a potential business opportunity that could save the mill. He decides to investigate, even if it means traveling from home when he can least afford it. Margaret Hale, now living in London, learns that her godfather Mr Bell is visiting her brother Frederick in Cadiz. Bell is dying, and asking to see her before it is too late. She is determined to sail, regardless of the risk. An accident on the docks leaves Margaret injured, and throws both together on the same ship. Thornton, resolved to protect Margaret's honour despite their painful history, claims to be her brother to keep her safe. Unfortunately, pretending to be Margaret's brother proves more difficult- and more dangerous- than he might have expected.

This book is the product of two years of extensive learning that I affectionately call "My Library Card MBA." I read dozens of books and articles about business, goal-setting, entrepreneurship, personal growth, psychology, management, and coaching. Several common themes emerged - heck, they nearly slapped me across the face and demanded to be heard! In every book and in every case study, regardless of the fields in which the subjects applied themselves, success was the result of a good plan and consistent effort. This book distills salient lessons from dozens of well known self-help and business thought-leaders. After completing the six steps and accompanying exercises in this book, you will be well on your way to creating, recognizing, and grasping more opportunities.

What began as a last-chance goodbye becomes the future she never dreamed possible. John Thornton is facing the collapse of everything he has worked for all of his life. The only woman he ever loved has gone to London and forgotten all about him. Aching for what he lost, he doesn't have time to grieve because his cotton mill is on the brink of financial collapse. Through his banker, he hears about a business opportunity that could save the mill. His only hope is to investigate, even if it means traveling to Spain when he can least afford it. Margaret Hale is haunted by regret. Both her parents have died, and she has thrown away her only chance at love. She longs for what might have been, and wishes more than anything for one more chance to see John Thornton. Margaret is surprised by a letter from her godfather Mr Bell, who is visiting her brother Frederick in Cadiz, Spain. Bell is dying and asking to see her before it is too late. For a chance to set something right, Margaret is determined to sailregardless of the risk. An accident on the docks leaves Margaret injured, and throws them together on the same ship. John, resolved to protect Margaret's honour despite their painful history, claims to be her brother to keep her safe. Unfortunately, pretending to be Margaret's brother proves more difficult—and more dangerous—than he ever could have imagined. No Such Thing as Luck is a fade-to-black Victorian Romance featuring the characters from Elizabeth Gaskell's beloved North & South.

This is the first volume of its kind to provide a curated collection of cutting-edge scholarship on the philosophy of luck Offers an in-depth examination of the concept of luck, which has often been overlooked in philosophical study Includes discussions of luck from a range of philosophical perspectives, including ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, and cognitive science Examines the role of luck in core philosophical problems, such as free will Features work from the main philosophers writing on luck today

Doesn't it seem like some people have all the luck? Good things constantly come their way, seemingly without any effort on their part. The rest of us just shake our heads in disbelief and envy, chalking up their good fortune to simply being lucky. Don't you believe it. There is no such thing as luck. Instead, there is something more powerful, more prevalent, and more universal that can bring good things into the lives of not just a lucky few but everyone: Opportunity. Here's the catch, though it's not always obvious when opportunity is knocking at your door. But you can learn how to be ready for opportunity when it does come your way and be prepared to capitalize on it by following the principles of The Science of Opportunity. The Science of Opportunity gives you a simple blueprint for attracting, identifying, and acting on opportunities of all kinds in your life. Anyone can use these principles, regardless of age, gender, race, financial situation, political bent,

The Savage Truth is the story of Greg Savage, his stellar career in recruitment and the lessons he has learned on leadership, business and life over a career spanning four decades.The Savage Truth is a must-read for next generation leaders and lovers of business biography. It is a book in two parts. The first part covers Greg's early life - the people and events that shaped him - and follows his career path, which took him from his hometown of Cape Town around the world before settling in Sydney, Australia. He gives an honest, open, often humorous account of his experiences, which reflect how much business has changed over the past 40 years. In the second part of the book, Greg distils his learnings into guidance and advice for his successors in the recruitment industry and, more broadly, to anyone working in business. He covers topics including building a personal brand, negotiating fees and margins, people leverage, performance management, 'Savage' leadership skills and preparing for exit towards the end of your career.Throughout his fascinating career, Greg has learned countless lessons in leadership, business and in life. One of his greatest achievements is his success as a communicator. Greg is one of the most highly respected voices across the global recruitment and professional services industries, speaking regularly to audiences around the world. An early adopter of social media for recruiters, Greg's industry blog, The Savage Truth (gregsavage.com.au/the-savage-truth), is a must-read in the recruitment industry. In November 2018, he was named one of LinkedIn's 'Top Voices'.

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