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“The rich aren't just lucky”
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What It Means
Wealth accumulation is primarily skill-based rather than luck-based
Why It Matters
Shifts focus from hoping for luck to developing learnable skills
When It's True
In stable economic systems with opportunities for skill development
When It's Risky
In extremely unstable environments or when systemic barriers exist
How to Apply
1
Motivate skill development over lottery-ticket thinking
2
Study successful people's habits and decisions
3
Focus on what you can control rather than external factors
Example Scenario
“Someone feeling discouraged about their finances can shift focus from feeling unlucky to identifying specific skills to develop”