“Winning the lottery or finding a four-leaf clover—luck plays a big role in many parts of life. Should we feel skilled because of the lucky coincidences that happen in our lives?”
Not always, but often, being lucky is mistaken for being skilled. But should luck even deserve that kind of praise? Of course, we are human, and we can feel happy about it, but maybe we are taking it too seriously. People often admire success without understanding whether it came from effort or chance.
For example, when you quickly pull your hand away from a hot oven, people often call it good reflexes. In reality, your brain reacts automatically before you even think. This proves that people often interpret “luck” differently from what it actually means. Not everything we do is a trained skill—sometimes it is simply natural.
However, luck does matter. Winning the lottery could help someone pay off debts or support their family, so it should not be underestimated. Also, unlike the elements in salt, luck and skill can work together to create something remarkable.
Skill gained through luck is still just luck, but skills developed through years of training deserve far more praise. People sacrifice their time and dedication to learn something, while being gifted is simply natural. Of course, we shouldn’t look down on those who are gifted, but we should understand the difference when judging these two.
Still, life can be unfair. Some students may randomly choose an answer and get it correct, while others guess and get it wrong. We might call it “exam skill,” but it could be the difference between passing and failing.
Despite that, pure luck is not really a talent, but rather how our lives unfold through past events and time. It is not a skill, like having a sixth sense, because if you knew what was going to happen, you would probably act differently.
Luck is rare, but skill is even rarer.
Skill is a worthy treasure; luck is merely a treasure.
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