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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 ...
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    Fooled by Randomness

    Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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