Brainy Dose Presents:
How To Be Lucky - 8 Habits of Lucky People
Have you ever wondered why some people get ahead in life and seem to get everything they
want without really trying?
They’re often the ones who get promoted or win an award, or always seem to be in the
right place at the right time.
We like to call these people lucky.
But is there more to it than that?
There are many factors that go into the answer of this question, but one that’s often overlooked
is how lucky people tend to approach their lives.
While luck may not seem like something we can control, there are things we can do to
create the conditions for it.
So with that in mind, here are 8 things lucky people do differently!
Number 1 - They Take Initiative
Lucky people don’t wait for things to happen.
They take initiative to achieve their goals.
Instead of waiting for someone or some external force to come along and hand them the keys
to success, they create luck for themselves by taking action.
This can mean networking with other people in their industry who can help them get where
they want to go, taking on projects that will increase their skillset, and even doing things
they’ve never done before.
When it comes to getting what they want, lucky people are proactive, rather than just reacting
when things happen.
They know that luck happens when you’re prepared for it, so they plan ahead and put
themselves in situations where good things are more likely to happen.
Number 2 - They Keep their Eyes Peeled for Opportunity
Not only do lucky people prepare themselves by taking initiative, but they also have a
keen ability to notice opportunity when it presents itself.
They’re good at looking beyond the surface and seeing the potential in an ordinary situation.
They are aware that there are opportunities all around us that we might miss if we’re
not paying attention.
Lucky people see possibility even in the most difficult of times and have the ability to
look past the current situation and recognize that when one door closes, another opens.
Number 3 - They Take Calculated Risks
Lucky people embrace life as an adventure, and they don’t let fear stop them.
They understand that being lucky is willing to take chances and try new things even when
the outcome isn’t guaranteed.
In other words, while some people are afraid to make decisions because they’re worried
about what might happen, lucky people are willing to take chances.
They know that taking a risk means a possibility of failure, but it also means there’s a
chance for success.
If you never act, you’ll never know for sure, and you’ll be stuck in the same place
forever.
Number 4 - They Maintain a Positive Mindset
Lucky people generally expect good things to happen because they know that if you believe
in yourself and work hard enough, good things will come.
They’re also able to see the bright side of bad situations.
When something doesn’t go the way they want it to, they look at it as an opportunity to
learn and grow - instead of getting upset or discouraged.
A lucky person views failure as feedback, not punishment.
So when they fail at something, they take it as a reason to improve and then they keep
trying!
Rather than dwelling on past mistakes or worrying about what might happen next, lucky people
focus on where they’re headed and what they can do right now.
Number 5 - They Use Creative Methods to Solve Problems
Lucky people are able to step back and assess a situation.
They don’t get caught up in the details of a problem.
They see the big picture and can recognize how one event affects another and how one
solution will solve multiple problems at once.
The ability to do this allows them to develop creative solutions that others might not think
of.
Number 6 - They Keep Themselves Flexible and Open-Minded
Lucky people have a lot of things going for them.
But one of the most important is that they keep themselves flexible and open-minded.
They don’t get stuck in old ways or worry about things they can’t control.
Instead, they embrace change and are adaptable in their thinking, always ready to try something
different.
They know that while change can be scary, it’s often worth exploring new possibilities.
The more open your mind is to new ideas, the more likely it is that something good will
come along and surprise you.
Number 7 - They Trust Their Own Insight
We all have intuition, but lucky people trust it more often than not.
They listen to their hunches, which are often based on unconscious pattern recognition from
past experiences.
This can be a little scary for some people because it means trusting your gut when doing
something.
But lucky people know that this is what makes them lucky they’re able to make decisions
without necessarily having all the facts.
For them, luck is a state of mind, not circumstance.
After all, you can’t control how things will turn out in the end, but you can control
how you approach things and how much effort you put into them.
The more effort you put into something, the more likely it is to go well.
Number 8 - They Persevere Through Tough Times
Lucky people aren’t lucky all the time.
In fact, they often encounter challenges and setbacks, but they don’t give up easily.
And this is a key difference between them and other people.
They don’t waste time feeling sorry for themselves.
They know that the only way to get ahead in life is to keep going and they push themselves
forward even when things are tough.
If something isn’t working for them right now, it doesn’t mean it won’t work later.
When faced with obstacles and difficulties, we have two choices.
We can allow ourselves to be overcome by them, which will only make things worse.
Or, we can use them as motivation to keep moving toward our goals.
Lucky people choose the latter.
In a way, luck is a self-fulfilling prophecy, and you can create your own luck by changing
your attitude and making smart moves.
So, if you want to feel more lucky, try implementing these habits, and watch what happens!
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