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Secrets To Becoming Lucky
Because of the Irish & St. Patrick’s Day, the month of March has
typically been associated with luck.
Why do some people seem to have all the luck? They're always in
the right place at the right time. Their businesses prosper.
They get one fantastic promotion after another. In short: they
enjoy phenomenal success. What explains it? Are they doing
something special, or is good fortune selecting them by chance?
For a moment, let's put aside winning the lottery -which seems
to be a random type of luck -and instead focus on those who
consistently achieve extraordinary results in their lives.
Often, we attribute their accomplishments to random luck.
However, after studying the lives of these people, I've
discovered that there's more to it than that. Indeed, these
people seem to benefit from something I'll call created luck."
People who create their own luck have certain traits in common.
Here, then, are the secrets for deliberately bringing luck into
your life.…
Be proactive. Show me a consistently lucky person and I'll show
you someone who doesn't sit back waiting for good fortune to pay
a visit. Indeed, lucky people put themselves in a position to
win by continually taking action in pursuit of their goals.
Have a dynamic, positive attitude. It has been proven that we
attract what we think about most. People who get the breaks
believe in themselves and in their abilities. They picture
themselves reaching their goals and are secure in the knowledge
that they'll master any and all challenges that come their way.
To become a magnet for exceptional achievements, therefore,
maintain a confident outlook and concentrate on success!
Possess a burning desire. Aside from being positive, lucky
people are passionate about achieving their goals. They're
always on the lookout to seize an opportunity, and you can bet
they'll bring enthusiasm and energy to the quest.
Be prepared. Earl Nightingale said it superbly: if you are not
prepared for your opportunity when it comes, the opportunity
will only make you look silly. Lucky people are mentally,
physically and emotionally ready to perform at their maximum.
They are learners and hard workers. whatever activity they are
engaged in, you'll find them reading, practicing and picking the
brains of successful people in that field. And they realize that
the preparation must be done before the fantastic opportunity
presents itself. Pro football quarterback Jeff Hostetler,
formerly with the NY Giants, sat on the bench for seven years as
a back-up, seldom playing at all. But when starting quarterback
Phil Simms was injured late in the 1990 season, Hostetler
stepped in and led the team to a string of victories, including
a triumph in the Super Bowl! Hostetler didn't know in advance
when his time would come, but he kept himself mentally and
physically fit and was therefore able to take full advantage of
his big chance.
Display incredible persistence and a long-term perspective. Most
people want a lucky break and they want it NOW! If only success
were that easy! Examine the lives of highly accomplished people
and you'll find that virtually each one overcame years of
frustration and setbacks. In any profession. the few who refuse
to quit when success is nowhere on he horizon are the ones who
eventually achieve the "impossible."
Pay your dues. Lucky individuals are willing to start small and
work their way up. For instance, in high school and in college,
Michael Jordan wasn't the world's best basketball player.
Likewise, Oprah Winfrey didn't begin her career as host of her
own national television show. They developed their skills over
time and earned the right to capitalize on their opportunities.
Create crystal clear objectives. Clarity is power. Lucky people
know what they want to accomplish and can visualize the end
result in vivid detail. They are motivated by an exciting
picture that they seek to bring into reality. You just don't get
very far with a vague notion that you want to be "happy" or
"successful."
Demonstrate flexibility. Let's face it, no matter how well
prepared you are, you can never anticipate all the setbacks and
detours you'll encounter. Lucky people monitor their progress
and make adjustments when appropriate. When a particular
strategy isn't working, they don't complain or curse their bad
luck; they just make a change. In addition, they are extremely
open - and able to take advantage of - new opportunities which
may arise as they pursue their original goal.
Be a risk-taker. This isn't about foolish, unprepared gambles.
However, phenomenal, ground-breaking success is usually reserved
for those who will venture into unknown territory. In the end,
successful people make their own luck. George Bernard Shaw may
have said it best: "The people who get on in this world are the
people who get up and look for the circumstances they want and,
if they can't find them, make them."
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