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- They leap at opportunities. Lucky people are not set on a fixed way of achieving their goals. This kind of flexibility puts them in situations where they're more likely to meet and network with new people, according to Wiseman's research.
- They listen to their intuition. Personality tests revealed that unlucky people are generally more tense and anxious, Wiseman found. That anxiety can lead to indecision.
- They are optimists. In Wiseman's research, lucky people often still found something positive about an "unlucky" situation. In one experiment, he asked people to imagine a scenario where they are waiting in a bank when "an armed robber enters the bank, fires a shot, and the bullet hits them in the arm."
- They are resilient. Lucky people bounce back even when things don’t go their way. "They tend to imagine spontaneously how the bad luck they encounter could have been worse and, in doing so, they feel much better about themselves and their lives," according to Wiseman.
Jan 26, 2016 · Insightful people have higher emotional and social intelligence—being able to “read” people and understand unspoken issues in a social situation. Lucky people seek knowledge and experiences...
Mar 17, 2016 · 01. Lucky people chill out. Being a focused, hard worker is great, but sometimes people put blinders on, putting themselves out of a “lucky” position. According to Richard Wiseman, lucky people are relaxed and open. They are skilled at creating, noticing, and acting upon potential opportunities.
Apr 12, 2011 · Lucky people are more relaxed and open, and therefore see what is there, rather than just what they are looking for.
- Adam Dachis
Feb 21, 2023 · Lucky people see connections as opportunities to grow and maximize their potential. They carefully build their network by choosing the right people and starting conversations with like-minded...
- Liana Zavo
Jul 16, 2021 · What Is Luck? Do life events happen to you or do you make them happen? Posted July 16, 2021 | Reviewed by Tyler Woods. Key points. People who believe in luck tend to see life events as...
Mar 17, 2015 · The unlucky are those who wallow in the tragedy, unable to bounce back. Incredibly lucky people understand that even the worst luck can provide insight and life-lessons.
