make your own luck

make (one's) own luck

To rely on one's skill, ability, and perseverance to capitalize on opportunity, rather than relying solely on luck itself. A truly good businessperson knows how to make their own luck. You can't just wait around for success to fall into your lap!
See also: luck, make, own
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

make your own luck

be successful through your own efforts and opportunism.
See also: luck, make, own
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • make (one's) own luck
  • pull (oneself) up by (one's) (own) bootstraps
  • pull oneself up by bootstraps
  • pull oneself up by the bootstraps
  • pull yourself up by your bootstraps
  • pull yourself up by your own bootstraps
  • drag (oneself) up by (one's) (own) bootstraps
  • drag/pull yourself up by your bootstraps
  • by (one's) (own) bootstraps
  • by bootstraps