The Luck Factor
Luck is not just a matter of fate. How to foster the behaviors that make luck happen?
Author(s): Richard Wiseman
Publisher: Arrow Books
Date of publication: 2003
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Initially a magician, then a social psychology researcher, Richard Wiseman has always been fascinated by the luck factor. He wanted to verify whether some people were really lucky or unlucky by nature. After conducting many practical experiments, he noted that people who say they are lucky demonstrate behavior that tends to foster luck. He then decided to establish a “school of luck” to help people who feel they are unlucky escape from the negative spiral by working on their mindset and on their capacity to try new things, listen to their intuition and bounce back after failure. After one month of practice, the people he trains become more optimistic, are able to spot opportunities better and take more chances. This triggers a good luck spiral. These experiences are convincing and self-diagnostic tools help to identify the areas that need work.
This is a book that will help you see your environment differently.