A study published in Physics and Society found that luck plays an outsize role in exceptional success. In fact, as the researchers write, “almost never do the most talented people reach the highest peaks of success, being overtaken by mediocre but sensibly luckier individuals.”
I think about this every time my son is about to do something new...and I stop myself and think "what would be more affirming."
Even though I grew up with a lot of "good lucks," I'm going to head into this day determined not to be taken over by someone mediocre!
https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/why-you-should-stop-saying-good-luck-starting-today-backed-by-behavioral-science/91020434
