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Accepting randomness can lead to greater resilience and adaptability from "summary" of Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Randomness is an inherent part of the world we live in, yet many people resist this fact. They prefer to believe that everything happens for a reason, that there is a grand plan guiding all events. This desire for order and predictability can be comforting, but it can also be dangerous. When we refuse to accept the role that randomness plays in our lives, we set ourselves up for disappointment and failure. We become more vulnerable to unexpected events, more prone to making poor decisions based on false assumptions. On the other hand, when we embrace randomness and acknowledge its presence in our lives, we become more resilient and adaptable. We are better able to cope with the inevitable ups and downs that come our way. We are more open to new possibilities, more willing to change our plans when circumstances dictate. Instead of resisting the unpredictable nature of the world, we learn to work with it, to harness its power for our benefit. This acceptance of randomness is not about resigning ourselves to a chaotic existence. It is about recognizing that we cannot control everything, that there will always be factors beyond our influence. By acknowledging this reality, we free ourselves from the illusion of certainty and open ourselves up to a world of infinite possibilities. We become more flexible, more creative, more attuned to the ever-changing nature of life. In a world where nothing is certain, where the future is always uncertain, those who can embrace randomness are the ones who will thrive. They are the ones who will adapt and evolve in the face of adversity, who will find opportunity where others see only chaos. By accepting the role that randomness plays in our lives, we can become more resilient, more agile, more capable of navigating the unpredictable waters of existence.
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