Success and failure in life are not solely attributed to hard work or laziness. Extreme outcomes often hinge on a fine line between boldness and recklessness, determined by slight decisions or external factors like a customer's choice or a judge's ruling. The element of luck plays a significant role, influenced by uncontrollable factors such as where, when, and to whom one is born. Luck encompasses birth circumstances like country, generation, and parents, which greatly influence life outcomes. It is a misconception that success is solely a result of working hard to get lucky, as true luck lies in uncontrollable factors. The disparity between successful and less successful individuals often stems from luck rather than intellect or information, as the latter may have faced unfavorable risks in life.
Jeff Bezos once said there are different kinds of smart. Distinguishing the various flavors is important because if you think smarts comes in just one form, you’ll miss dozens of other nuanced varieties.
BS is the same. It comes in countless forms, some harder to spot than others. False modesty, projecting, double standards, hypocrisy, tugging at heartstrings – these aren’t lies; they’re subtle forms of BS which is why they’re so prevalent.