THE
HARDER WE WORK, THE
LUCKIER WE GET
It is no secret life is full of surprises. The twists and turns, the highs and lows. In the livestock industry, that seems to prove particularly true. With seasons of success come seasons of hardship. But, amidst all of the inevitable change and fluctuation, one thing has remained constant in the life of Kingfisher senior, Myka Elliott: “The harder we work, the luckier we get.” This quote has been a staple in her show barn all throughout her career. Residing above the barn door, Elliott says this simple saying has shaped her mindset and show experience since the day it was put into place. “It’s just engrained itself in my brain,” Elliott said. “In all areas of my life, those words have stuck with me and reminded me of the importance and value of working hard.” Having been raised on a club lamb and ewe operation in Calumet, Oklahoma, Elliott said her character, passions and life experiences have been molded by her involvement in the livestock and agriculture industries. To Elliott, and countless others active in the Junior Livestock Show Program, it’s this industry that has helped her to become the person she is while simultaneously teaching her invaluable lessons and skills she is sure to carry with her forever, she said.
