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Machiavelli Was Right: Success Has Never Been a Meritocracy

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Did Machiavelli believe hard work guarantees success? Discover how The Prince challenges modern meritocracy, revealing the hidden role of luck, fortune, opportunity, and power in shaping history. Machiavelli's most overlooked idea isn't fear, power, or political…

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