What is the art of getting lucky? How can you present yourself in a way where you’re more likely to be lucky?

Sometimes we believe that we’re unlucky most of the time. But that’s just another excuse. The difference between getting lucky or unlucky comes down to the decisions and choices you make every day. The difference between getting fabulously wealthy, happy and healthy or broke depressed and unhealthy, choices you make throughout life. Nothing else will make the difference. Here is a thing about luck. We’re all lucky if you have a roof over your head, free from a life-threatening disease and a bit of food in your cupboard. You are fortunate. Every one of us has the opportunity to be ‘lucky’ because beyond having the basics of health and sustenance, luck comes down to a series of choices.

When Darren Hardy(former publisher of SUCCESS magazine) asked Richard Branson if he felt that luck played a part in his success, he answered, “Yes, of course, we are all lucky. If you live in a free society, you’re lucky. Luck surrounds us every day; we consistently have lucky things happen to us. Whether you recognize it or not. I have not been more lucky or unlucky than anyone else. The difference is when luck comes my way, I don’t hesitate to take full advantage of it.”

There is an old saying, “Luck is when opportunity meets preparation”. There are two other critical components, not luck, according to Darren Hardy.

The formula for getting lucky goes something like this :

Preparation + attitude + opportunity + action=Luck

Or

Personal growth + Belief/mindset + a good thing coming your way + doing something about it = GETTING LUCKY.

Preparation — By consistently improving and preparing yourself — your skills, knowledge, expertise, relationships and resources, you have the know-how to take full advantage of opportunity coming your way. Then you can be like Arnold Palmer (professional golfer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most charismatic players in the sport’s history), who told SUCCESS magazine in February 2009,” it’s a funny thing, the more I practise, the luckier I get.”

Attitude — This is where luck dodges all of us and where Sir Richard Branson is spot-on with his belief that luck is around us. It’s simply just a matter of seeing situations, conversations, and circumstances as advantageous. You cannot see what you don’t look for, and you cannot look for something you don’t believe in.

Opportunity — it’s possible to make your own luck, but the luck mentioned in the formula above isn’t the result of your planning or strategies. It presented itself at the moment. It often shows up seemingly on its own.

Action —

Sometimes we believe that we’re unlucky most of the time. But, really, that’s just another excuse. The difference between getting lucky or unlucky comes down to the decisions and choices you make every day. The difference between getting fabulously rich, happy and healthy or broke depressed and unhealthy, choices you make throughout life. Nothing else will make the difference. Here is a thing about luck. We’re all lucky if you have a roof over your head, free from a life-threatening disease and a bit of food in your cupboard. You are fortunate. Every one of us has the opportunity to be ‘lucky’ because beyond having the basics of health and sustenance, luck comes down to a series of choices.

So no more whining about the cards you were dealt, the great defeats you suffered, or any other circumstances. Countless people have more problems and disadvantages in life than you, yet they’re wealthier and fulfilled. Luck is an equal opportunity distributor. Lady luck shines on all but rather than having your umbrella overhead, you’ve got to have your face to the sky. when it comes down to it. It’s all you, mate. There is no other way around it.

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