We tend to think confidence comes first. That confident people walk into unfamiliar rooms already feeling comfortable, certain and completely at ease. But maybe we have it backwards. An evening at the launch of Hollywood Reporter Australia with actress Hailey Pinto reminded me that confidence is often the reward for action, not the prerequisite.

Luck is rarelty one giant moment. More often, its created through momentum, visibility, consistency and the small decisions that quietly increase the chances of opportunity eventually finding you.