About "noble people" and luck

I often hear people say, "I need to find a benefactor to change my life."

I understand this sentiment. I used to feel the same way. But over the years, my perspective has changed.

My Benefactors

I've been fortunate to have several benefactors appear in my life. They gave me opportunities, guidance, and confidence. But the interesting thing is, the timing of their appearance was no coincidence.

My first benefactor appeared when I was reading books about investing. My second benefactor appeared when I was attending a finance seminar. My third benefactor appeared when I was helping a friend understand investment concepts.

See the pattern?

Benefactors don't just fall from the sky. They appear in the places where you are already taking action.

The Truth About Luck

I've seen many people waiting for luck. They say, "When I have time, I'll start learning to invest. When I have money, I'll start investing. When I meet a benefactor, my life will change."

But luck doesn't work that way.

Luck is preparation meeting opportunity.

If you haven't studied investing, you won't see an investment opportunity even if it's right in front of you. If you haven't built your network, a benefactor can't help you because they don't even know you exist.

How to Attract Benefactors

This isn't mystical. It's something you can learn.

Step One: Make yourself worth helping No one wants to help someone who isn't willing to help themselves. If you want to attract benefactors, you must first prove you are worth it. This means you must study hard, take action, and show your commitment.

Step Two: Build your network Benefactors don't appear out of thin air. They usually come from your network—your friends, your colleagues, the events you attend, the communities you join. So, invest in building real, meaningful relationships.

Step Three: Clearly articulate your goals Many people have goals, but they don't express them clearly. If people don't know what you want, how can they help you? State your goals clearly, and you'll be surprised how many people are willing to help.

Step Four: Be ready to accept help This sounds simple, but many people don't actually know how to accept help. They are too proud or too afraid of being indebted. But true benefactors aren't making a transaction; they are making an investment. They believe in you and want to see you succeed. So, learn to accept help, and learn to be grateful.

Become Someone Else's Benefactor

Finally, I want to say: don't just wait for a benefactor. Become one.

When you help others, you build genuine relationships. When you share your knowledge, you deepen your own understanding. When you invest in the success of others, you create a supportive community.

And this, right here, is the best way to attract benefactors. Because benefactors love to work with people who share the same spirit.