"Life had other plans" is a phrase often used to express the unexpected turns and unpredictability of life. It suggests that despite one's current success or position, circumstances can change, and outcomes may deviate from what was originally expected or intended. It is important to recognize that destiny or fate is not the sole determinant of someone's success or failure. Many factors, including hard work, opportunities, personal choices, and external circumstances, contribute to a person's achievements. While some individuals may experience setbacks or challenges after reaching the pinnacle of success, it does not mean they were destined to fail. Life's twists and turns are a reminder that adaptability, resilience, and the ability to navigate through uncertainties are essential for continued growth and success.
Do you believe in fate?
Anons, you just want to be lucky in life, Ovarian Lottery (https://conversableeconomist.com/2022/11/25/warren-buffett-on-the-ovarian-lottery/#:~:text=Warren%20Buffett%20used%20to%20talk,and%20identity%20rather%20than%20another.) is the best.
Sure, it sounds nice to have the strength of character (also, your character traits are not a choice, you can develop traits for sure but some traits are more natural to you. You can't just choose to be charming for example, George Clooney will beat you everytime) to overcome adversities in life but you literally want to be born in the first world country, be part of the majority ethnic group (white), tall, and also not ugly and be born in a top 10% wealth group. Remember the 1% controls 50% of the wealth now: https://www.vox.com/2015/10/15/9539567/1-percent-half-wealth#:~:text=Now%20take%20half%20of%20what's,wealth%20in%20the%20entire%20world.
Chances of you failing is still not zero but it becomes almost zero. The elites will sell you the idea of the American Dream (so they don't have to pay a lot of taxes) but the odds are similar to winning the sweepstakes/lotteries (and ironically you pay 40-50% taxes on the lottery winnings in the United States). https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/former-starbucks-ceo-battles-bernie-sanders-billionaire-moniker-defense-american-dream-earned
"Life had other plans" is a phrase often used by many. People who are on top of the world at this moment were only destined to? Would love to know your opinions on this one.