Effort And Chance, As Much As Innate Talent, Are What Counts
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It might seem daunting to think that effort and chance, as much as innate talent, are what counts. But I find it encouraging because, while our genetic makeup is out of our control, our degree of effort is up to us. And the effects of chance, too, can be controlled to the extent that by committing ourselves to repeated attempts, we can increase our odds of success.
— The Drunkard’s Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives by Leonard Mlodinow
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