> means the illusion of being able to predict the future with any accuracy. "Am I the master of my destiny?" is the real question behind the illusion of contro

> means the illusion of being able to predict the future with any accuracy. "Am I the master of my destiny?" is the real question behind the illusion of control. Am I succeeding because of my skill, talent and actions or just lucky? What part is due to luck and which is due to my skill? He points out that the illusion of control is necessary because reality could cause depression, making people too paralyzed to act and therefore making bad situations worse.