creating your own luck 🍀
"i’m a great believer in luck, and i find the harder i work, the more i have of it." - thomas jefferson
topic
✦ being lucky ✦
the concept of luck is often perceived as a matter of chance or random events, making it difficult for many to grasp that it's within their control to increase it. while luck does involve an element of unpredictability and remains somewhat a game of chance, actively taking steps to enhance your odds exposes you to more opportunities that others might deem lucky.
the famous phrase 'luck is when preparation meets opportunity' encapsulates this idea perfectly. it emphasises the need for both preparation and the creation of opportunities.
tips
✦ how to increase your luck ✦
consistency
consistency lays a solid foundation for luck to flourish, playing a significant role in various aspects:
✦ developing your skills
✦ facilitating interactions with new people
✦ establishing trust and authority, leading to opportunities
by showing up everyday, you increase your chances achieving your goals.
try new experiences
taking yourself out of your comfort zone and experiencing new things will help you create luck from situations you didn't expect.
for example, attending a networking event although you're naturally an introvert may help you meet people that can accelerate your career.
set clear goals
you cannot improve your luck if you do not know what your are striving for.
yes, you may win the lottery but luck for the average person is having that breakthrough in their side hustle, getting a promotion, making a smart investment, etc.
the luck for those examples will not improve if you do not have a clear goal for them.
question
✦ what patterns or habits have you noticed in times when you've experienced good luck? ✦
this exercise will bring the tips above to life through your own examples of increasing luck.
thoughts from others
"diligence is the mother of good luck." - benjamin franklin
"luck is a dividend of sweat. the more you sweat, the luckier you get." - ray kroc
