Cost of Glory

40 - How to get lucky when the gods are against you

Jul 21, 2022
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ADVICE

Effort and Belief

  • Focus on what you can control, like effort and preparation.
  • Believe that a higher power favors your purpose.
ANECDOTE

Timotheus and Fortune

  • Timotheus, an Athenian general, attributed his success to his own brilliance, alienating the goddess Fortune.
  • His arrogance led to his downfall, illustrating the danger of excessive pride.
ANECDOTE

Sulla's Success

  • Sulla, unlike Timotheus, attributed his success to the gods and believed he was their favorite.
  • His humility and confidence allowed him to achieve great things, demonstrating the power of belief.
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