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David O'Neil8-Sep-24 15:47
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Here are six sources that study the effects of luck on success, showing that often becoming rich is a matter of being in the right place at the right time. Not everyone can 'be in the right place at the right time,' because our society is oriented around making money for the few from the many.

"The Role of Luck in Success" by Richard Wiseman: In his book The Luck Factor, Wiseman examines how luck and chance play into people’s success and happiness. He presents evidence suggesting that while some people actively create their own luck, a significant portion of success is influenced by being in the right place at the right time.

"The Matthew Effect: How Advantage Begets Advantage": Sociologist Robert K. Merton coined the term “Matthew Effect” to describe how initial advantages lead to further success. His work, including papers like “The Matthew Effect in Science,” explores how early success can accumulate and lead to greater opportunities.

"Success and Luck: Good Fortune and the Myth of Meritocracy" by Robert H. Frank: In this book, economist Robert Frank discusses how luck and timing contribute to success and challenges the idea that meritocracy alone explains wealth and success. He uses empirical evidence to argue that a significant portion of success can be attributed to factors beyond individual control.

"The Impact of Market Timing on the Success of Mutual Funds": Various studies in finance explore how market timing can impact investment returns. For example, research by Eugene Fama and Kenneth French on mutual fund performance often highlights how timing and market conditions can play crucial roles in investment success.

"Entrepreneurship and Luck: Evidence from a Field Experiment" by Erik Hurst and Matthew J. Notowidigdo: This paper investigates how luck plays a role in entrepreneurial success. The authors find that entrepreneurial success can often be significantly influenced by random factors and timing, beyond the entrepreneur’s skills and efforts.

"The Role of Timing in Business Success": Various studies on startups and business ventures show that entering the market at the right time can be a critical factor in a company’s success. For example, research published in journals like Strategic Management Journal often examines how market conditions and timing influence business outcomes.

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