I think he's saying that some people just happen to trip over a successful idea ...

swamp40 on July 2, 2013 | parent | context | favorite | on: How We Hit $912 Million in Sales

I think he's saying that some people just happen to trip over a successful idea and become successful despite themselves - completely by luck.

Personally, I favor the old adage "I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it."