Absolutely; luck is in part a function of exposure. But only to an extent. Los Angeles is notoriously stuffed to the gills with attractive waiters trying to manufacture luck.

I look on things like talent as necessary but not sufficient causes of success.

For my fuller view: http://chester.id.au/2012/03/02/does-leadership-matter/

I believe that I should knock on all doors, be overjoyed at those that open, but not be crushed by those that don't. I knock on ALL doors to take my luck and turn it into opportunity.