Catapults don't build castles
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- Increasing surface area through publishing, networking, and sharing work can boost luck, but it doesn't guarantee it.
- Determination can substitute for luck over time, as skill and persistence matter more than chance.
- Focusing on building good products steadily (brick by brick) is more effective than seeking instant, viral success via 'catapults'.
- Avoid confusing lack of quick wins with failure; real progress comes from consistent effort, not luck.