Stephen King’s Story Reminds Us That Matthew Effect Makes All Difference To Succeed In Life

You must accept that luck is often as important as talent to succeed.

I have noticed that many people frequently wonder how much importance is placed on luck, talent and will in the success of great entrepreneurs and writers.

I have asked myself this question many times before, noting that very talented people with an iron will could not succeed despite the quality work they produced. I imagine you have already loved articles or books written by talented but unsuccessful writers.

The failure of these ultra talented people reminds me of this quote from Gregory Nunn:

“The right man, in the right place, at the right time, can steal millions.”

This quote highlights that success requires a real share of luck since talent and willingness can do nothing if you are not the right person, in the right place and at the right time.

Nevertheless, all this remains only a quote.

To validate this quote and have more formal evidence of the importance of luck in the success of entrepreneurs or writers, I needed a more concrete example.

I have had this evidence recently by reading the story of Stephen King.