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Re:Embezzlers Are Nice People (2017) by amelius on Tuesday April 16, 2024 @08:22AM (#40051071)
> Many people have a sense that they could perform much better, given the right opportunities, the right environment, etc.

Many people have a sense that they are as good as they appear to be, when what gave them the edge over others is just pure luck. And perhaps their persuasive capabilities to make others do the hard work.

Re:Embezzlers Are Nice People (2017) by dkarl on Tuesday April 16, 2024 @11:59AM (#40053689)
And sometimes people who really are extremely good at their jobs forget that how good they are has a large element of luck in it, in addition to the work they put in.