Well, it turns out that whether you believe you are lucky or unlucky or indeed neutral the chances are you are probably right. In The Luck Factor psychologist Richard Wiseman (professor of Public Understanding of Psychology at University of Hertfordshire) reveals the results of his research into lucky and unlucky people and finds that our luck whether good or bad is created by our beliefs, our expectations and behaviours.
He highlights the 4 principles of good luck he ascertained from his research. Have a look and see how you match up:
1. Lucky people maximise opportunities: i) have a strong network, ii) a relaxed attitude iii) try new experiences
2. Lucky people listen to their lucky hunches i) follow intuition ii) boost intuition through meditating, clearing your mind, relaxation exercises etc
3. Lucky people expect good fortune: i) expect good luck to continue in future ii) attempt even if chances are slim & persevere despite failure iii) expect their interactions with others to be lucky and successful
4. Lucky people turn bad luck into good luck: i) see positive side of negative ii) see bad luck as temporary and don't dwell on it
Finally after you have answered tests to ascertain how lucky you are right now he provides some actions for you take over a one month period to improve your luck. Those that took part in the test for the book had an average 40% improvement in their good luck.
The differences between the lucky and unlucky people he interviews is stunning. At one extreme you have people who almost seem cursed: multiple car accidents, relationship disasters and health problems. At the other end of the scale you have lottery winners, people who have enjoyed every job they've had and those that have learned to be happy even in the face of great challenges.
The Luck Factor is a quick and easy read and I highly recommend it.
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