Luck and choice

be fortunate

to be lucky; to have good things happen by chance.

be in the right place at the right time

to be somewhere by chance at the exact moment something good happens.

chance encounter

meeting someone by accident, without planning.

coincidence

when two things happen at the same time in an unexpected or surprising way, without a clear connection.

fate

the idea that events in life are controlled by a higher power and cannot be changed.

lucky break

an unexpected opportunity or event that brings success.

(not) believe my luck

to be very surprised (in a good or bad way) by something that happened.

wind up

to end up in a situation, often unexpectedly.

deliberate decision

a choice made carefully and intentionally, not by accident.

determination

strong will and persistence to keep going despite difficulties.

life-changing experience

something that happens and completely changes your perspective, lifestyle, or future.

path

the direction your life or career takes