Ecclesiastes 9:11
I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all
In the race of faith, steadfastness always wins. To adhere to the promise of God for an abundant, prospering life begins with confidence in your destiny of eternal life in Jesus Christ.

It is not a life of speed and arrogance but slow and steady humility. It does not depend on how the world perceives one or its assessment of ability. Many favorites fall in the race of faith because it requires focus.