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The Morgan Housel Podcast

Lucky vs. Repeatable

Apr 11, 2024
08:38
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Explore the impact of luck on achievements and recognizing its role. Learn about evolutionary lessons for business and investing, and differentiate repeatable skills from non-repeatable ones. Discover how to get luckier by finding what's repeatable.
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Quick takeaways

  • Identify repeatable skills for success, not just luck.
  • Learn broader, general lessons from history to avoid mistakes.

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Importance of Repeatable Skills Over Luck

The podcast discusses the importance of distinguishing between luck and repeatable skills in success. While luck often plays a role in outcomes, focusing on what is not repeatable can provide valuable insights. Examples like Jeff Bezos's success highlight the combination of skill and circumstances that led to achievements, emphasizing the need to emulate skills that are reproducible rather than trying to recreate unique circumstances.

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