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  • 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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