Know That You Are Lucky

You Are Lucky To Be Alive, So Make The Most Of Your Time

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I chatted with an aspiring web application developer recently who was complaining that all the big ideas were being worked on already and that there was nothing groundbreaking left to do. As he talked, I realized he was referencing massive projects that others were working on that seemed mostly out of reach. The biggest accomplishments often originate from humble roots, yet not many people realize this.

This is the impression I get when I read about the early stages of companies like Google. Everything in life is a lesson. Everyone you meet, everything you encounter, etc.

Never forget to acknowledge the lesson. And the lesson you just learned is the first step towards it. Lucky people learn from their mistakes. When ill fortune blocks the path to their goals, they explore other ways of solving the problem and squeeze some benefit from their misfortune. Unlucky people often dwell on mistakes from the past, obsessing about the bad luck that put them in their present unlucky situation. But remember, good luck has a lot to do with choice.

Use all of the lessons you have learned to make educated decisions and create good luck for yourself in the future. When you appreciate what you have, what you have appreciates in value. If you are in the constant habit of feeling and giving gratitude, the world wants to give you more and more. You already have some amazing things in your life, whether you realize it or not. Most of us have incredible family members, friends, other loved ones who love us back. Learn to appreciate what a miracle that is. Most of us have good health, which is another miracle. Most of us have eyes, with which to enjoy the amazing miracles of sunsets and nature and beauty all around us.

Most of us have ears, with which to enjoy music, one of the greatest miracles ever. Be grateful for each of these things, and more! Take time every day, throughout the day, to thank life for all that it has given you, to thank others for what they give you, to simply be grateful. Read Stumbling on Happiness. The harder you work, the luckier you will become. Stop waiting around for things to work out on their own.

While many of us decide at some point during the course of our lives that we want to answer our calling, only an astute few of us actually work on it. The rest of us never act on our decision. Or, at best, we pretend to act on it by putting forth an uninspired, half-assed effort. Achieving your goals and dreams can be a lot of work. Be ready for it. In life, you get what you put in.

Just enjoy the experience of helping that person and building a stronger personal relationship. That stronger relationship will likely be there for you in your moments of darkness. They imagine how things could have been so much worse. For example, research shows that Olympic athletes who win bronze medals are typically happier than their silver medalist counterparts.

This is because silver medalists think that if they had performed slightly better they might have won a gold medal.

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Having a positive outlook on life is a must if you are to become a luckier person. Fortunately, the opposite is also true.

When you dwell on the negative events in your life, you will experience only the negative. But when you concentrate on positive events, you will begin to feel much happier and luckier. You control your luck and your life by controlling your thoughts.

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Keep a luck diary. At the end of each day, spend a couple of moments writing down the positive and lucky things that happened. Once you get in the habit of seeing the bright side, it will be difficult to see it any other way.

If you want more luck, mix it up. Unlucky people tend to be creatures of habit. They take the same route to and from work every single day, talk to the same types of people at social functions, and live out the same routine day in and day out. In contrast, lucky people try to introduce variety into their lives. They take calculated risks. They are consistently taking action in the face of uncertainty.

When you take small risks, either you succeed or you learn something. Remember, if you never act, you will never know for sure, and you will be left standing in the same unlucky spot forever. If you need a little push, try playing the dice game. Some of the experiences might be fairly simple and others might be more adventurous. Write down a list of the experiences and number them 1 to 6. Then, roll a die and carry out whichever experience is selected. What a fun way to bring new experiences, risk and possibly luck into your life.

She suggested going on LinkedIn and finding people who have the job you'd like to have in five, 10 or 20 years. Then, look at the previous steps in their careers, and use them for inspiration as you make career decisions. I think this one is related to number 6.

Much as you want to "share what you can share," you want to help others to achieve their goals as well. Whether it's karma or the Golden Rule, being the generator of good fortune for others helps generate luck in your life, too. The more people you meet, the more likely you are to meet someone who will open your eyes to opportunities and great experiences--but don't forget that you already know a lot of people.

Remember for example, you should always go to reunions. Rekindle relationships, and both you and they will be more likely to want to share good fortune. We all fall victim sometimes to spending our days on things that we don't enjoy, and that don't matter. It turns out, however, that the most productive people--and I think, the ones who generate the most good fortune--are defined by what they refuse to do , as much as what they actually do accomplish.

We're all addicted to our smart phones. Maybe I'm showing my age, but I've recently rediscovered the benefits of good old-fashioned pen and paper. Our brains are overloaded, and journaling your experiences help you remember what you've done well--and reminds you to follow up. There's a saying among photojournalists: Remember, luck comes and goes. It's not that lucky people feel unassailably secure--more that they refuse to relax.

They keep their options open and explore new possibilities. Don't take the blame.

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Lucky people don't feel responsible for their luck--when they have a streak of bad luck they don't blame themselves. Instead, they look for ways to turn it around. Go where luck resides. Lucky people surround themselves with people who have things happening for them. Cultivate the kind of personality that gets you noticed, and then make contacts and get involved.

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Stick your neck out. The lucky ones know that you have to invite luck to happen--in other words, stick your neck out. Take some risks and be willing to accept what may come--good or bad--and deal with both as it unfolds. Never say anything's percent sure.

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