Comments on: How To Get Lucky

By: Paul Harrison

Paul Harrison — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:35:04 +0000

I agree that you need to be prepared for luck, and grab it when it comes to you, but I think chance and luck are interchangeable terms. To some degree you “make” your own luck, by developing skills, taking risks, and setting goals. But being born at a particular time, in a particular place; having access to financial support and stimulating environments during childhood; possessing a personality that enjoys taking risks and is outgoing are all situations and predispositions that set up a higher probability of success in life. Once these elements are put in place, then we can take advantage of this, but there are lots of people in developing countries who would like a taste of the luck (or chance) that we have – http://bit.ly/luckorchance

By: Mars Dorian

Mars Dorian — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:05:51 +0000

I don’t believe in luck at all, it’s a misconception that should be banned into another dimension !
For me it’s all about synchrodestiny : Feeling as good as a god while unleashing your desires. The universe does the rest. Sounds over-simplified, but it’s the truth for me. The more in tune I feel with my soul, the more amazing the “outside” world reacts to.
Mars Dorian´s last blog ..Whatever you think, think the opposite

By: Andy Dolph

Andy Dolph — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:27:50 +0000

a mentor and teacher of mine said something to me the other day that goes even further – he said: if you’re going to do something, then make a commitment to like it. If you’re not going to learn to like it, then don’t do it. you’ll be much happier….

how do you learn to like something? find someone who does like it, and ask or imagine what they like about it, see into it from their point of view.

It’s not easy to do, but very powerful.

Andy
http://binauraljourneys.com
Andy Dolph´s last blog ..Chicken Techno

By: Natalie Christie

Natalie Christie — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:09:11 +0000

You’re right, Karen – we do have more control than we realize, more control over everything. But that’s not to say it’s easy, hey? The whole idea of getting into the feeling place of something – whether it is feeling lucky, or wealthy, or healthy, or loved – is one I work with every day.

But it’s like pizza – how do you know how to get into the feeling place of eating the perfect pizza if you’ve never even tasted it before? This is what holds us back. We believe things are impossible for us, we label them as for “other people” and then never get to dip our toes into what it might feel like…

I’ll expand on this on the blog I think.

By: Natalie Christie

Natalie Christie — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:02:23 +0000

Thanks for that link Jo – I really enjoy Richard Wiseman’s work (I mention him on another post about Did You Spot The Gorilla – must buy 59 Seconds too, that looks interesting)…and as for divorce vs moving, I would agree that if push came to shove, I would really rather move house. Love having you here!

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:17:11 +0000

I like the way you’re thinking… Luck is something that comes to you more often when you are in a state of being ready for it, and expecting it. People talk about luck as if it just happens, but you are so right that feeling that way first makes it happen much more often. We have more control than we realize.

And I’m in the same moving boat with you… I should be in permanent therapy as well.

By: living savvy

living savvy — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:47:45 +0000

I wonder who said that moving house is more traumatic then divorce? I have been divorced only once with no plan if I have anything to do say about it to do it again. Moving, I have done that several times and I am sure I have a few more left in me.

You may find the book The luck factor by Richard Wiseman interesting. Enjoy the read. Here is a link to an interview he did on the ABC science show in 2005 http://www.abc.net.au/rn/scienceshow/stories/2005/1489994.htm