Excellence requires high goals, hard work, and smart implementation rather than relying on luck. It is the result of making wise choices from various options available rather than leaving success to chance. People largely determine their own fate through the choices they make rather than leaving it up to random chance.

4.  “Excellence is never an accident. It is always
the result of high intention, sincere effort,
and intelligent execution; it represents the
wise choice of many alternatives - choice, not
chance, determines your destiny.