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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

  • business strategy
  • sports competition

Putting it to work

  • set measurable goals
  • track performance metrics

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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