It&#x27;s not <i>entirely</i> random, but most of the forces involved are out of your control. So, thinking in terms of chance is helpful.<p>The 20 year old Mark Zuckerberg could likely beat both of us combined in say, business. And would probably be successful no matter what. But would probably not be a billion dollar business, were circumstances even slightly different.<p>Lots of companies and individuals fail all the time, despite their skills.<p>You are unlikely to be a special snowflake. Even in the case that you are, it might be summer.