Sound strategy (which arises from being honest with myself so I can objectively assess my strengths/weaknesses) increases the chance I can dictate the terms with which I live my life.
Unsound strategy increases the chance that life will dictate what I do, as a matter of necessity.
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha 
We are in control of our destiny if we can be clear minded enough.
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I will agree with the caveat that sometimes things just happen. That said, though, a sound strategy also helps you get through those “$hit happens” times.
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Indeed! And with persistence and strategy, a good amount of those adverse times can be used as training, and/or yield unexpected gains.
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