We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we don't like?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He suggests that luck is the only way to explain successes that seem undeserved or unfair.
- In plain terms
- Luck is the best explanation for the success of people we dislike.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept luck to reconcile unfair success with your expectations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you attribute others success to luck?
- How does envy shape your view of success?
Another view
It may encourage giving up on seeking real reasons for outcomes.
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