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I really have no axe to grind, I think you are misreading my intent. Just an observation of one particular lie/distortion that humans subscribe to. It's a usefu
by mgamache 7y ago
I really have no axe to grind, I think you are misreading my intent. Just an observation of one particular lie/distortion that humans subscribe to. It's a useful for humanity, but not necessarily for the individual. It could even be a trait that was selected for via evolution.
- kjhughes 7y agoSam's advice deserves more consideration than is afforded by your unproductive interpretation of the interaction between luck and success. Success is not a "lie/distortion that humans subscribe to." It's the result of a combination of hard work and clever insight to achieve a goal in an uncertain environment. Prevailing in the face of uncertainty shouldn't be discounted as luck, and Sam's post shouldn't be discounted by implying that luck is more important than everything else he had to say.
- mgamache 7y agookay one more time... I am not trying to convince you to try or not. I am pointing out humans systemically discount of luck as a factor in achieving success. I suggest this might benefit groups more then individuals. And this group effect might be why this distortion persists. It might be true that the only way to be successful is by ignoring elements you can't control (like luck) and without this no one would try anything. Ask a startup what their odds of success are. I guarantee that they'll give you a much better odds vs the objective reality. This delusion has created an economic engine of high-tech startups even if most startups fail (>90%).