There are several ways to account for luck in investment decisions. Firstly, it's important to understand that luck can play a significant role in investment outcomes, and it's not always about making the 'right' decisions. Secondly, diversification can help to mitigate the impact of luck. By spreading investments across a variety of assets, you can reduce the risk of a single unlucky event causing significant damage to your portfolio. Thirdly, it's important to have a long-term perspective. While luck can have a big impact in the short term, its influence tends to diminish over longer time periods as the effects of skill and strategy become more pronounced.
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