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The word fortunate includes an aspect of luck. Successful people are successful because they put themselves out into the world to expand their fortune. They se

• theonething 4y ago
  What if your actions are also a byproduct of luck? E.g. if one is born retarded or with another mental disability, that prevents them from the actions that increase the chances of luck occurrence. A less extreme example is a person born with dysthymia who possesses less of the mental energy required to put themselves out there to expand their fortune and become successful. Conversely, if one is lucky enough to be born with high innate intelligence and drive, coupled with a good upbringing and role models, they will more likely engage in actions that bring about luck and success. One might argue that in many cases, people are not beholden to their genetics/circumstances and can rise above them. A dysthymic person can put forth the effort to get the help they need. I might argue that even this is a byproduct of luck in that the person was lucky enough to not have an incurable form of depression and also was lucky to have access to the resources to overcome it.
• CRConrad 4y ago
  > The word fortunate includes an aspect of luck. Yeah, I think that was what the GP meant: ~ "Back then, people could admit that it's largely a matter of luck."