Taleb emphasizes the role of luck in success, arguing that we often attribute achievements to skill while underestimating the impact of randomness.
For example, a successful entrepreneur might attribute their success solely to hard work and intelligence, ignoring the role of timing and chance.
Taleb argues that recognizing the role of luck can help us remain humble, make better decisions, and create systems that account for randomness
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