You can't win tournaments without winning races

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I've heard the expression, "You can't win tournaments without winning races" many times. And with limited experience I can see how this could be true. Wouldn't that mean then, that winning tournaments is a game of luck, not a game of skill. If you can't win without being lucky, then superior play has no bearing?

Just want some thoughts of this. I personnally, rarely win races. TT vs AK. if i'm ak the ten's hold, if I'm TT, they get beat.

Not bitter, i'm just not a lucky person, but i feel as though i'm a good player. When I get someone all-in with their A8 vs my AK and the 8 gives them one pair to beat me, what am i doing wrong?

Is there any value in avoiding races altogether? Is it impossible to win if you always fold away your races?

Thanks for the ideas/theories.