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Although there are many different factors that can contribute to success, preperation is the most important one. You cannot rely on luck, intelligence, spontaniety, or persistance to succeed in everything you do, but you can prepare for it in order to minimize risk and maximize the chance of success. Preparation works for everything. Too often do people run into issues and trouble when doing something that they think they have the capability to do. Be it running a marathon or writing an exam, one must prepare well to ensure the maximum possibility of achievement.

A friend of mine was very confident in his capabilities and qualifications for a specific job. Everyone thought he would get it and therefore he did not prepare for the interview. He was sure he could answer all questions easily and be sure to get the job. Due to lack of preperation, he stumbled on his words and stuttered while answering questions. It didn’t go smooth for him and he didn’t get the job although he was a highly qualified candidate for the position.

Although it doesn’t guarantee sucess, good preperaton increases the chances dramatcally.