Die Leugner des Zufalls. - 'Kein Sieger glaubt an den Zufall.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- No winner believes in chance; they attribute success to skill or will.
- In plain terms
- Winners dismiss randomness.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultivate agency rather than reliance on luck.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much does luck affect achievement?
- Can acknowledging chance improve humility?
Another view
Random factors often influence outcomes despite effort.
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