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Who you know, luck, being in the right place at the right time are MAJOR components of success in life. Infinite number of equally talented people in this world
by overcast 7y ago
Who you know, luck, being in the right place at the right time are MAJOR components of success in life. Infinite number of equally talented people in this world, without the right path.
- toomuchtodo 7y agohttps://www.technologyreview.com/s/610395/if-youre-so-smart-why-arent-you-rich-turns-out-its-just-chance/ https://www.technologyreview.com/s/610395/if-youre-so-smart-... (If you’re so smart, why aren’t you rich? Turns out it’s just chance.)
- proxybop 7y agoWow, thanks for ruining my life But seriously. That...feels true. But rather than waiting for things to happen to me, what happens if I go out and expose myself to more events where the dice of fate can be rolled for an outcome in my favor (or against)? Am I manipulating luck that way?
- overcast 7y agoNetworking, experiencing new things will ABSOLUTELY increase your chances of being successful in life. I've lost count the number of times I've met someone who led me to bigger things at a party/night out that I initially didn't really want to go to. No matter what it is, no matter how comfy that couch, go meet new people. Best way to advance.
- fillipvt 7y agoThat certainly is the best way to maximize luck. One such type of event is getting to know people, be it through work, networking, online w/e.
- harrisonjackson 7y agoThere is a positive take away. If it is up to chance, then you "just" need to increase your exposure to opportunities + the longevity of your efforts. More opportunities, over a longer period of time, gives you more coinflips.
- maest 7y agoThis comment showed as burried for me, which I find odd.
- TheFiend7 7y agoDid it fall under a certain upvote/downvote threshold or something? It was the sane for me.
- alexpetralia 7y agoMe as well.