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Exactly right, except it’s luck rather than obsession that’s the only thing within your control. You cannot control what, if anything, you’ll be obsessed with, at all.
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There are two ways to achieve extraordinary outcomes: 1) Be lucky. 2) Be obsessed. Most people need some combination of both. However, only one of those factors is within your control. Work hard, stay focused, and let the chips fall where they may.
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How can you control luck? in Antifragile: By definition luck cannot be exploited Also, couldn't you just be very lucky to find yourself obsessed with the right thing at the right time?