Seek your fortune
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Pro Tip 1/3Ambitious Intent
Indicates a person's determination to succeed, often by moving or traveling. 
He moved to Silicon Valley to seek his fortune in the tech industry.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Journey
It's often used metaphorically, meaning the attempt can be non-physical, such as starting a business. 
She decided to seek her fortune by launching an online store.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Adventure
This phrase has historical roots, evoking images of explorers or settlers in past centuries. 
Many explorers set sail to the New World to seek their fortune.