Having obtained the desired end result....retired and enjoying life after almost four decades flying helicopters accident/incident free.....I like to think I tripped upon the right combination of judgement, skill, training, mentoring, practice, professionalism, effort, and LUCK! Despite thinking myself a decent airman....I will freely admit LUCK trumps all the rest.
Perhaps one can fabricate a large portion of your LUCK....but that bit left out is the ultimate key ingredient to a successful career flying helicopters.