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>Deciding that one's life is all about luck is a miserable way to live

Yes, it is to externalise your locus of control. This has been shown to result in bad outcomes regarding all kinds of things, including obesity, overall health, psychological well-being, academic, and professional success. Self-victimisation is not a good thing at all, and should not be encouraged.




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