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Mar 17, 2025 9 min

Luck vs Hard Work: What really drives success?

from Tina's SurThrival Guide to Health over 40 Hosted by Tina Tang

In this episode, I dives into the age-old debate of luck vs. hard work. Inspired by A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry, I chat about how the characters’ lives were shaped by forces beyond their control, highlighting that success isn’t always earned through sheer effort. I had previously discussed this in my newsletter, Sunday Strong and referenced that I would drop how to sign up for it here: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/newsletter In this episode, I also share insights from Malcom Gladwell's book Outliers and the example of Bill Gates who was lucky enough to have well off parents and go to a school that provided access to a computer a couple decades before most kids would even see one. He is a well known example of right place, right time - luck. Where to find me or work with me: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@IronStrongFit ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IronStrongFitness.net⁠⁠ My small group strength training schedule in Jersey City: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/schedule Episodes drop once a week.

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