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JakobVirgil  ·  4347 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Experiment: What's YOUR most controversial opinion, Hubski?

The Idea that gets me into the most trouble is that I think that chance and bullshitery are more powerful than "genius" and "hard work".

It seems to me to be kinda obvious but folks get angry.





b_b  ·  4347 days ago  ·  link  ·  

It only becomes unobvious after one is successful. Hard work is a prerequisite for success in many fields, but certainly no guarantor. I think many successful individuals feel denigrated if it is pointed out to them that luck is the most powerful force in life.

thenewgreen  ·  4347 days ago  ·  link  ·  

While I agree that luck has a lot to do with many successes. I would also point out that most successful people put themselves in a position in which they can benefit from circumstance. The old adage "you create your own luck in life" is true in most cases. Work hard and you're far more likely to benefit from what people call "luck".

JakobVirgil  ·  4347 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I think there is definitely ,a if you don't play you can't win, element to things. un-submited manuscripts almost never get published getting a job you did not apply for is a bit rare.

But I think there are a lot of folks that win the proverbial lottery and become convinced they are really good at picking lottery numbers.

thenewgreen  ·  4346 days ago  ·  link  ·  

    But I think there are a lot of folks that win the proverbial lottery and become convinced they are really good at picking lottery numbers.
Absolutely, without a doubt, this exists. And you hit it on the head, if you don't take a swing you can't hit the ball. That simple. But SOO many people don't take the swing and complain about never hitting the ball. It's baffling.
JakobVirgil  ·  4345 days ago  ·  link  ·  

this article mk posted I think explains the correlation between being successful and thinking you are a genius.

thenewgreen  ·  4345 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Thanks. How you doing btw? You back in town?

JakobVirgil  ·  4345 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I am in a town. fine I have a new baby

akkartik  ·  4337 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Hubski: like reddit, but with baby pictures!!

(upvoted)

thenewgreen  ·  4345 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Congrats man! Hope it went well. Enjoy. When you're back in the only town I've ever seen you in, let me know. I've been traveling there quite a bit of late and could use a sushi companion. My best to you guys.

JakobVirgil  ·  4345 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I should be back in about a month.

thenewgreen  ·  4345 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Cool, see you soon and safe travels.

JakobVirgil  ·  4347 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Poor denigrated successful folks my heart goes out to them. What a hard row to hoe that must be. ;) Hard work and smarts are far from useless but they certainly are not the only horses running.