Wishing all the best to individuals who have to perform in something might improve their performance. This has been proven in research such as “Keep your fingers crossed” which has shown “activating good-luck-related superstitions via a common saying or action such as break a leg, or a lucky charm improves subsequent performance in golfing, motor dexterity, memory and anagram games”
But this does not mean the performers should prepare less for any competition or task though. Relying on luck with lackluster efforts won’t result in high performance. There is nothing wrong in dreaming, hoping or wishing but we have to take reality into consideration. We have to face life’s challenges head-on, not to put our heads on sand like ostriches thinking the challenges, harm or whatever will go away or pass by without us doing nothing about it.
