Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок
ЧЕЛОВЕК САМ КУЗНЕЦ СВОЕГО СЧАСТЬЯ
It depends on one's will, energy and persistence if he is or will be successful or not
Var.:Каждый человек - кузнец своего счастья
Cf:Every man is master of his fortune (Am.). Every man is the architect of his own fortune (Am.,Br.). Every man's destiny is in his own hands (Br.). Everyone is the maker of his own fate (Am.). Life is just what you make it (Am.). A man's best friend and worst enemy is himself (Am.). You make your own luck (Am.)