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OPINION: The overlooked role of luck and risk in financial success

Sheilla Musau by Sheilla Musau
December 10, 2024
in Opinion
Reading Time: 2 mins read

When it comes to financial success, many people attribute their outcomes solely to hard work, smart decisions, or even a well-timed investment strategy. However, luck and risk play far more significant roles than we often care to admit. We like to think that financial outcomes are solely within our control, but the truth is, both fortune and chance have a profound influence on where we end up.

Luck, for better or worse, often determines the starting point. It can show up as being born into a certain economic situation, meeting the right people at the right time, or finding a lucrative opportunity that seems to appear out of nowhere. People who get in early on a booming industry or investment can see massive returns, while others, despite their hard work and diligence, may miss those same opportunities. The random nature of these events is undeniable, no matter how much effort you put in, luck can change everything.

On the flip side, risk is the unavoidable counterpart to luck. Every financial decision carries a degree of risk, whether it’s starting a business, investing in stocks, or even buying a home. But unlike luck, risk is something that can be anticipated and managed. The key is knowing how to navigate it without allowing it to paralyze your finances. Taking calculated risks can lead to great rewards, but the risk of loss is always present, and its impact can be just as unpredictable as luck. Some people experience devastating financial losses from decisions that others might consider safe, simply due to bad timing or external factors beyond their control.

Ultimately, the dance between luck and risk is what shapes our financial stories. While we can make educated decisions and work hard toward our goals, we cannot ignore the reality that both luck and risk are beyond our complete control. The sooner we accept this, the better equipped we are to manage our expectations and understand that, in the end, many outcomes are simply not in our hands.

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