power of planning

I've been chasing elk for almost 25 years and I've killed my share. Rarely does a season go by that I don't hear someone talk about luck in reference to their elk hunting....usually bad luck. When was the last time you heard some who downed a nice bull lay it off on his or her luck. Never! You hear about skill, stealth, practice, patience and perseverance. If you boil all that down, it comes to ...planning. I for one just do not believe in luck. Life is what we make it. Seems like those who do the most planning have the best luck??? Just saying.....