“In the field of observations, chance favors only the prepared mind.”
Louis Pasteur (verified)
“Preparation, I have often said, is rightly two-thirds of any venture.”
— Amelia Earhart (verified)“Our game is recognize a big idea when it comes along, when one doesn’t come along very often. Opportunity comes to the prepared mind.”
— Charlie Munger (verified)“If you took our top fifteen decisions out, we”d have a pretty average record. It wasn’t hyperactivity, but a hell of a lot of patience. You stuck to your principles and when opportunities came along, you pounced on them with vigor.”
— Charlie Munger (verified)