Sometimes success requires effort, and sometimes everything falls into place effortlessly. But in both cases, a little luck often plays a role. đPerfect Timing â My car broke down on a remote highway with no service. The first car to pass? My grandfather, who lived three hours away and had randomly decided on a trip. đ§ľHidden Treasure â My mother-in-law gave me an old sewing machine. Years later, after my husband left me with nothing, she revealed a secretâreal diamonds were hidden inside. We sold them and moved to France. đŁBeginnerâs Luck â My wifeâs first-ever fishing cast landed just inches from her feetâstraight into the mouth of a massive bass. Meanwhile, I caught nothing with my expensive gear. đA Lucky Grade â I was short on points to keep my scholarship. My professor, an animal lover, noticed cat fur on my sweater. When I said I had three cats, he smiled and gave me the grade. đ¸A Fortunate Find â Broke and struggling, I found $50 in the snow. I waited an hour for its owner, but no one came. That money put gas in my car and food on my tableâa turning point in my life.đď¸Cash on the Riverbank â While lamenting how I couldnât afford a festival ticket, I found ÂŁ160 lying on the riverbank. Right place, right time. Sometimes, luck finds us when we least expect it