FORTUNE is what happens to you.
LUCK is what you do with it.

We are in an endless dance, trading off which leads, fortune or luck.

To see this clearly, take a sheet of paper and draw a line down the middle, from top to bottom. Label the left side FORTUNE and the right side LUCK. On the left, list things that happened to you. On the right, list the things you created.

For example:

You were fortunate to be seated next to someone interesting on an airplane.
You were lucky when you said hello and started a conversation.
You were fortunate that they gave you their business card.
You were lucky when you followed up with them and invited them for coffee.
You were fortunate that they accepted the invitation.
You were lucky when you found a shared interest and common goals.
You were fortunate when they agreed to work with you on a project, etc.

Here is another example:

You were fortunate to find an exciting job listing.
You were lucky when you applied for the job.
You were fortunate to be offered an interview.
You were lucky when you carefully prepared for that interview.
You were fortunate to be offered the job.
You were lucky when you excelled in the role by delivering excellent work.
You were fortunate to be promoted, etc.

And another example:

You were fortunate to have a friend who runs every day.
You were lucky when you asked them if you can join them.
You were fortunate when they offered to coach you on running.
You were lucky when you got up early every day to run,
You were fortunate to find that you really love this new hobby.
You were lucky to sign up for a local race.
You were fortunate to be one of the fastest runners in your age group.
You were lucky to win the race by sprinting as fast as you could!

When you distinguish between what you can’t control (Fortune) from what you (Luck), you claim your agency, and learn to lead in your dance with life.

The more you lead, the luckier you become!