Luck—defined as where and when you were born, socioeconomic household, and factors completely outside your control—has a massive impact on lifetime outcomes; income correlation between brothers is higher than height or weight correlation between brothers, demonstrating that inherited socioeconomic environment matters more than shared genetics.

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Speaker

Morgan Housel

Evidence Quote

the stat that I I think is so astounding is that income among Brothers is more correlated than height or weight

Source

Morgan Housel: What You Need to Master (And Avoid) to Get Rich, Stay Rich, and Build WealthThe Knowledge Project Podcast
Created: 8/10/2026, 11:10:02 PM

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