If we ignore this-if we perpetuate the myth that only the deserving succeed-we will not be able to create the social change needed to better our lives. The family we are born into (and even birth order), the opportunities available in our neighborhood, the schools we attend, and whether or not we have positive adult mentors-all of which are beyond our individual control-also play an important role. While the American Dream suggests all that’s needed is talent and perseverance to get ahead, this is false thinking, says Frank. But why is it important for us to consider beyond that? Frank believes that not seeing the role that luck plays in our lives makes us less sympathetic to why others fail and blinds us to their disadvantages. From the GGSC to your bookshelf: 30 science-backed tools for well-being.Īll of this makes for entertaining reading.
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