There are many reasons why we might be included or excluded from something, and talent isn’t always the deciding factor.

Sometimes it is—sometimes it’s the only thing that matters. This means talented people with little integrity sometimes get opportunities they shouldn’t.

The best people don’t always get the best opportunities.  

Sometimes our fate is in the hands of others, and unfortunately they don’t always make the right decisions. That’s an unpleasant realization, but also a liberating one. It reminds you that not every perceived failure is an actual failure. And it’s worth remembering that while some opportunities will be lost, many others won’t.