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We often spend our lives striving to be 'worthy' of success, believing that if we work hard enough and act with enough virtue, the universe will eventually reward us. We crave a predictable meritocracy, yet life rarely follows a linear path. Joe Abercrombie’s words remind us that fate is beautifully unpredictable; it doesn't always reward the most prepared or the most virtuous, but often finds its way to the most unexpected souls. This realization shouldn't discourage us; instead, it should offer a profound sense of hope. If you feel overlooked, underestimated, or as though the scales are tipped against you, remember that destiny doesn't follow a rulebook. Luck often favors the resilient and the humble, arriving precisely when we have learned to endure the most. Embrace the chaos of life, stay ready, and keep moving forward—your unexpected breakthrough might be closer than you think.