Success and Luck by Robert H. Frank Summary
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In "Success and Luck," economist Robert Frank reveals how fortune shapes achievement despite our meritocracy myths. After surviving cardiac arrest because an ambulance happened to be nearby, Frank challenges readers: What invisible advantages propelled your success story? A provocative rethinking of who truly deserves what.
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The Luck Factor: Why Success Isn't Just About Hard Work
What if your entire life hinged on a random phone call? For Robert Frank, it did. After suffering sudden cardiac death while playing tennis - an event with a 98% mortality rate - he survived only because his friend performed CPR without formal training and an ambulance happened to be nearby. While most acknowledge luck in life-or-death scenarios, many fiercely resist the notion that marketplace success depends significantly on fortune. Yet as Bill Gates once admitted about his own extraordinary success: "I had better exposure to software development at a young age than anyone in that period, all because of an incredibly lucky series of events." This tension between merit and chance forms the heart of our complex relationship with success.
Winner-Take-All: When Small Differences Create Massive Rewards
The Mona Lisa Effect: How Random Events Create Extraordinary Success
The Psychology of Denying Fortune's Role
The Hidden Costs of Denying Luck's Importance
The Golden Opportunity of Collective Action
Embracing Luck: The Path to a More Grateful Society
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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