How to harness the magic of probability

Here’s the ultimate “cheat code” for winning in the game of life.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Hey there, Pierre-Simon Laplace was a French scholar and polymath who made significant contributions to many disciplines, including engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, astronomy, and philosophy. He also had a unique way of looking at living: “The most important questions of life are indeed, for the most part, really only problems of probability.” What did Laplace mean by this? The Law of Large Numbers lends insight. It’s a theorem that states that the average value of a variable over a large number of trials should be close to the expected value. In other words, in the long run, random events tend to average out at the expected results. For instance, if we flipped a coin ten times, we wouldn’t be surprised to see seven heads. If we flipped it ten thousand times, however, it’d be nearly impossible to get seven thousand heads—the results would likely be close to five thousand (the expected result given the 50 percent probability of heads and tails). This mathematical maxim also explains why casinos do just about anything to keep people in the pits, hooting and hollering, and why insurance companies are so lucrative. Thanks to the lopsided nature of gambling games and the accuracy of actuarial analysis, the law of large numbers guarantees the house a profit over time. In this way, the casino mathematically makes money with every spin of the roulette wheel, regardless of individual outcomes, and an insurance company adds to their bottom line with every premium payment, regardless of subsequent claims. This also happens to be the “secret” to success in many other arenas—not luck, ingenuity, or nepotism. So long as you have a plan that provides a path to victory, even a narrow one, persistence is the ticket. Put differently, once you have an edge, you just have to keep the wheel spinning. This a lesson I’ve learned well in my life and business travels. I don’t put much stock in the immediate success or failure of each individual “bet” I make. Instead, I focus on consistently making as many favorable bets as I can, and thanks to the law of large numbers, my wins have exceeded my losses. I’ve made plenty of mistakes, too, and often, they didn’t feel like progress. Here’s what I knew, though: those spins counted. They were simply part of processes that, over time, were expected to produce desirable results. And so I didn’t count my lucky stars or act surprised when this happened. It had nothing to do with fate or any other unknowns or uncontrollables. It was just the natural course of things. So, in closing, I want to leave you with two questions to meditate on: Where are you overfocusing on short-term results and overlooking long-term expectations? What can you start doing right away to reverse this? Also: If you want to hear more of my musings on mastering the inner game of winning inside and outside of the gym, check out my book The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation: ⇒ [( In it, I share wisdom and insights on how to set and achieve goals from hundreds of scientific studies and scores of legendary artists, authors, entrepreneurs, philosophers, generals, and conquerors, as well as my own biggest “a ha” moments that have helped me overcome the things that were most holding me back. Go for it! Mike P.S. Want some help building your best body ever? Here are 5 ways I can assist whenever you’re ready: ⇒ 1) Want to be your own coach? Read one of my bestselling books for [men]( and [women](. ⇒ 2) Want free workout and meal plans? Download my science-based diet and training templates for [men]( and [women](. ⇒ 3) Want an easy boost? Add a couple of my [all-natural sports supplements]( to your regimen, like a [protein powder]( [pre-workout]( or [fat burner]( (and save 20% on your first order with code LEGION20). (Looking for something else? [Fish oil]( [Multivitamin]( [Post-workout]( We’ve got it all, frando. Check out everything [here]( ⇒ 4) Want personalized help? Check out my [custom meal plan]( and [VIP one-on-one coaching]( services. ⇒ 5) Want a free workout app? Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced weightlifter, [Stacked]( can help you gain muscle and strength faster. And if none of that tickles your neurons, you might like all the simple, practical, and evidence-based teachings over at my [blog]( [podcast]( [YouTube channel]( and [Instagram](. Want to earn cash back on every purchase you make? [Click here to learn how](. Already have a rewards account? [Click here to view your point balance](. To update your email preferences, [click here](. To unsubscribe, [click here](. Legion Athletics, Inc. 1255 Cleveland St. Floor 4 Clearwater, FL 33755 ‌