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Why me and why now

If you ask “Why me?” or “Why now?” when something bad happens, make sure you ask the same questions when something good happens unexpectedly.

It is human nature to notice the negative surprises and overlook the positive ones.

Randomness and luck, however, cut both ways.

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Posted on December 1, 2025Author alearningadayCategories Everything else

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