Success is not about avoiding chaos. Sometimes the only path to a goal leads through chaos. Success is about understanding and embracing the chaos. With enough chaos and enough time, any problem can be solved. For a good example of this look at the scientific explanation regarding the formation of life.
In the pursuit of success, it is better to be lucky than good. But having both a bit of skill and luck is a good insurance policy.
The overall best combination for success include liberal portions of luck, skill, time, and chaos.
What a week this has been.