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Mentioned in 5 episodes
Success and Luck
Good Fortune and the Myth of Meritocracy
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Robert Frank's "Success and Luck" delves into the often-overlooked role of chance and circumstance in achieving success.
Frank argues that while hard work and talent are essential, luck plays a significant, often underestimated, part in determining outcomes.
He challenges the common narrative that success is solely a product of merit, highlighting the influence of random events and fortunate circumstances.
The book explores the psychological implications of attributing success solely to individual effort, neglecting the role of luck.
Frank's work encourages a more nuanced understanding of success and its determinants.
Frank argues that while hard work and talent are essential, luck plays a significant, often underestimated, part in determining outcomes.
He challenges the common narrative that success is solely a product of merit, highlighting the influence of random events and fortunate circumstances.
The book explores the psychological implications of attributing success solely to individual effort, neglecting the role of luck.
Frank's work encourages a more nuanced understanding of success and its determinants.
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as a book discussing success, luck, and the myth of meritocracy.


Angela Duckworth

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181. What’s So Great About Meritocracy?
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when discussing the illusion of self-determination in success and the role of luck and gratitude.

David DeSteno

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Grateful Expectations
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; he recommends this book on the role of luck in success.

Daniel Waldenström

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Building a Wealthier, Fairer Society
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as a book that highlights the role of luck in success.

Glen James

751 success vs. luck, DHHF or GHHF, debt recycling, shiny objects + SMSFs
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as the author of the book, and the subject of the podcast episode.


Jordan Harbinger

525: Robert H. Frank | The Myth of Meritocracy
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in the context of luck and success going hand in hand.

Glen James

723 the bad career advice you need to stop taking
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as a good audiobook about the balance between effort and chance.

Glen James

821b Gina left her legal career after having kids to start a business