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wijwplast Tuesday at 5:49 PM1 replyview on HN

Because you need effort + the ability to create value, not one or the other. Some people have one but not the other and seek out help to bridge the gap.


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zajio1amlast Tuesday at 6:26 PM

Yes, also effort is something a person can influence directly, while ability cannot or only indirectly (education ...) so it makes sense to focus on things people can influence, but but achievement is the ultimate target.

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