Ecclesiastes 9:11

I again saw under the sun that the race is not to the swift and the battle is not to the strong, and neither is bread to the wise nor riches to those of intelligence and understanding nor favor to men of ability; but time and chance overtake them all.

The most significant advantage that man has on this earth is to trust in God. Nothing that we have of ourselves necessarily gives us an advantage in this life because everyone has trials. God knows our future from our past and can guide us through all circumstances. So, our trust should be in the Lord and the Lord alone.