The Oppenheimers got lucky
- The Oppenheimers did not get lucky, they made smart business decisions and took advantage of opportunities at the right time.
- The Oppenheimer family's success is also attributed to the foresight and ability of Ernest and Harry Oppenheimer, who effectively absorbed Cecil John Rhodes' business interests and turned them into a mining behemoth.
- Wiese's comments on luck are likely a marketing ploy to downplay the role of hard work and strategic decision-making in his own success, and may not reflect the actual circumstances surrounding the Oppenheimer family's business dealings.
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