Would you agree there is no such thing as accidental success in life?

[jennifer_bloom]

There is a popular author who has made millions and he has never graduated from college or university, and he writes about Stoicism. I used to think he was just a lucky guy who happened to find a niche topic nobody else was writing about and his creative opportunity gave him his wealth.

But I have been watching book recommendations by him on YouTube, and I realized, he reads around 60 times more books than the average American, and that he isn't just a random creation of good luck and biological good looks, his literary success is due to the sheer amount of books he read and his diligent labour trying to cultivate writing skills.

Because reading 60 times more books than everybody else might be hard, but then to not only read those books, but also to analyze and mimic their writing format and learn skills while doing it, is even harder.

[egan3141]

Accidental success? No. You can't accidentally obtain lots of money. You can accidentally do something that gives you the idea that you turn into success, but the success itself comes from work. Even the luckier things, like that woman who insulted a black kid and went viral because the parent of the kid filmed her while freaking out (the parent was the one freaking out). She didn't accidentally create a gofundme or whatever it is. She did that on purpose. Sure, the situation that lead to it was completely unintentional (going viral), but she still did the work necessary to "be successful" from it.

[Xawyx-2]

Well, we can always speculate on why someone gets a lottery jackpot, while some people work hard every day, and still can't become rich.
I think it's related to karma. Sure, some people will say: "But I didn't do anything bad" - sure, maybe you didn't - in this life... but you can't remember what you did in your past life.

[Xawyx-2]

Thank you for MHO

[AI Opinion]

Success is rarely accidental. Many cases, like the author you mentioned, involve dedication and hard work. His achievements in writing reflect his commitment to reading extensively and honing his skills. Beyond luck, it's the consistent effort and a passion for learning that often lead to success. The ability to analyze, mimic, and learn from others contributes significantly. True success combines opportunity with preparation and perseverance, and this author's journey exemplifies that principle.