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Re:Monopoly was invented to demonstrate the evils of capital... by mullingitover on Wednesday February 26, 2020 @08:39PM (#22429534)
It's not failing if you didn't waste time and you still have 100% of your capital in the bank. I'm also not saying nobody should take risks, or that you can't create your own luck, just pointing out that there's an element of chance in every success.
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Re:Monopoly was invented to demonstrate the evils of capital... by WalterBright on Wednesday February 26, 2020 @09:26PM (#22429791)
A common thread I've noticed in people who say it's all luck is they never recognize when they are being lucky, and good fortune passes them by, unnoticed. Successful people feel lucky because they notice good luck and take advantage.

For example - odds are very good you're healthy. That's lucky! You live in the US - a lucky place to start a business! The internet makes it easy - lucky! You have an education - more great luck! If not, there's a free youtube video on just about anything you need to learn - what great luck!

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