How Does Luck Work? The 4 Psychological Factors

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Do you believe in luck? How does luck work? Is there a scientific explanation for luck? In his book, The Luck Factor, psychologist Richard Wiseman set out to test whether or not luck could be proven scientifically. He determined that there are four psychological factors that lucky people unknowingly engage in to increase their chances of success and satisfaction. Keep reading to learn about each factor.

How Believing in Luck Impacts Your Life (The Luck Factor)

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Do you believe in luck? Do you think you’re lucky or unlucky? How might your beliefs change your reality? Psychologist Richard Wiseman performed scientific studies around luck and determined that those who believe in luck tend to have better outcomes in life. Rather than there being a magical force behind luck, it can all be explained with psychology. Here’s a breakdown of why you should believe you’re lucky.

Why Extroverts Tend to Have More “Lucky Moments”

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Why do extroverts have more lucky moments than introverts? Why should you relax into luck? Because extroverts tend to put themselves in more new situations than introverts, they’re more likely to encounter “lucky” moments. Rather than being a form of magic, luck often comes from putting yourself into situations where positive outcomes are more likely to happen. Here’s a deeper look into extroverts and luck from the book The Luck Factor.

How Change Your Luck by Reframing It (The Luck Factor)

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Is it possible to change your luck? Is there such a thing as good luck and bad luck? What can you learn from bad luck? In his book The Luck Factor, Richard Wiseman says that there’s no such thing as good or bad luck—it’s all in the way that you frame a situation. Lucky people see “bad luck” as a learning opportunity rather than a setback. Here’s how you can change your perspective on luck.

The Creative Act: Book Overview & Exercises (Rick Rubin)

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Do you want to learn how to tap into your natural creative instincts? How can you live your life with sustained originality and imagination? The Creative Act, a book by music producer Rick Rubin, argues that every person is an artist, explaining that creativity isn’t about what you make, but a way of being in the world. The Creative Act isn’t just for artists or musicians—it’s a guide for anyone looking to live a rich and creative life.  Continue reading for an overview of this inspiring book.

How to Be Lucky: 3 Techniques From a Psychologist

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Is it possible to learn how to be lucky? What can you do to turn around bad luck? According to psychologist Richard Wiseman, it’s possible to manipulate luck in your favor. He shares that if you brighten your outlook, broaden your horizons, and learn to turn your luck around then better luck is more likely to find you. Here are Wiseman’s tips on how to become lucky, from his book The Luck Factor.