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Well, as an American, I can say that it isn't an assumption that success in life is solely due to talent. However, there is a belief that one can be successful
by zip1234 9y ago
Well, as an American, I can say that it isn't an assumption that success in life is solely due to talent. However, there is a belief that one can be successful with an entrepreneurial, hard-working attitude. Everyone knows that ultimate level of success is influenced by things out of one's control, but the American work ethic is more about making the most of what one has. People choose to control what they can, which is effort and attitude, and not worry about that which they can't.
- projektir 9y agoThe problem is people mix personal motto with social policy. Social policy isn't about personal comfort with the concept, it's about what actually works, and if luck matters to social policy, then it needs to be taken into account, regardless of how much you pay attention to luck on a personal level. > People choose to control what they can Don't worry, everyone already does that. The difference is do you look down on other people (or even yourself) who are not doing as well?