Hmm, maybe just maybe, those who didn't get to see the $50 half page ad, had clouded vision due to uncleaned glasses or lenses! If you can't spot anything good or worthwhile, you will simply continue not to see it.

My personal take on being lucky is: Always keep an open mind (free of biased thoughts) whatever you do & wherever you go. Hear out other people's point of view good or bad, then make a personal judgement of what works best for you. Lucky or unlucky, listen to your gut-feel. If it's a mistake, just learn from it and dont' repeat it. Sounds too simple?