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Luck: A Skill That Can Be Cultivated

Dennis • M.Sc.

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In our whole lives luck has been considered an obscure force, something that we can’t get a hold of. But what if science proves that luck can be influenced? Professor Richard Wiseman from Hertfordshire has spent a lot of time practicing this idea, and his research has to offer some intriguing insights. According to Wiseman, luck is not a random occurrence, but something that we can cultivate through specific actions and the correct mindset.

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The Science Of Luck

So what sets people apart, those who seem to favor luck to their side, versus people that seem to have an absence of luck? His findings reveal that luck isn’t a matter of mathematical chances. Instead, it’s influenced in how we think and behave. This idea is not about manifesting desires on positive affirmations that end up making our dreams come true. Rather, it’s about adopting certain behaviors and mindsets that increase the likelihood of random positive outcomes in our lives.

Rather, it’s about adopting certain behaviors and mindsets that increase the likelihood of random positive outcomes in our lives.

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Dennis • M.Sc.
Dennis • M.Sc.

Written by Dennis • M.Sc.

Owner of Nadenco™ 🩵 Sleek Apps for the Mac • https://naden.co • Experienced Software Architect specializing in iOS, macOS and Emulation development.

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