And then the problem is that we are biased to believe that the winners did almost everything right, and the losers did almost everything wrong. Often is chance.
Having said that, those who persevere, by definition are more likely to succeed. They have more changes.
Maybe I have a stronger intrinsic work motivation than most people, but I seem to get luckier when I slow down, assess the situation, and start making simple but sometimes extremely emotionally difficult changes.
Well, I think your scenario applies to another idea: most often we avoid doing that thing that really is the most important, because we emotionally fear it somehow. It can be just calling a client, or changing a career, or even translates for asking a partner out.
For this, you are right, it is vital to stop from time to time, assess the situation, identify the most important thing, and regardless of how difficult it is, do it.
Having said that, those who persevere, by definition are more likely to succeed. They have more changes.
"The harder I work, the luckier I get".