Episode 1 – Luck is a Skill, You Can Manufacture It

How I Build My Own Luck

In our first episode of Founder Mode, Jason and I talk about something that surprises a lot of people:

Luck isn't random — it's something I can create.

One moment that really proved this to me was landing my leadership role at Instacart during the pandemic. People said I was lucky. But behind the scenes? I spent a week shopping orders, wrote a post about my experience, and it blew up on my LinkedIn. My opportunity wasn't luck — it was momentum I'd already built.

The same goes for my networking. A lot of people think it's about who you know — but honestly, it's just about putting myself out there. That's why I'm doing this podcast with Jason, posting more, and sharing what I'm learning. It reactivates my old relationships and opens new ones.

5 Key Takeaways:

• My founder mode isn't just hustle. It's about my urgency, ownership, and doing what matters most.
• I create luck through action. I try things. I talk to people. I stay in motion.
• I build my network early. I don't wait until I need it. I show up consistently.
• I use AI to move faster. I use it daily for my research, formatting my ideas, and in products I'm building.
• There are no overnight wins for me. My "lucky" breaks come from the work that came before.

Luck isn't magic. It's my mindset. I don't wait for it — I build it.

🎧 Listen to Episode 1 here:

Luck is a Skill - You Can Ma... Mar 14 · Founder Mode 46:35   ​

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