The two prime movers in the Universe are Time and Luck.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success and events in life are largely driven by timing and chance rather than just effort.
- In plain terms
- Life depends mostly on timing and luck.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge factors beyond your control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much is luck vs effort?
- When did timing matter most?
Another view
It may undervalue personal agency and hard work.
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