Luck vs skill in determining product success

Is 10x product success merely arbitrary luck or based on merit? It’s a question that can torture even the most rational-minded product managers. But which should you focus on when victory is on the line?

Adrian H. Raudaschl
UX Collective
Published in
8 min readJul 6, 2020

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Product manager holding up a user story card while being held down by symbols of luck.
The impact of luck on product development and strategy. Illustration by author

“Chance favours the prepared mind.“ —…

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