How To Make Your Own Luck
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How many times have you shaken your head in amazement at the 'luck' of others? From the multiple jackpot winner to the treasure found for one dollar at a yard sale to the slight delay that allowed one to narrowly miss an accident, we have all heard the stories, and maybe even witnessed some. Of course, there are also those who just seem to effortlessly succeed in everything they do, and so they are labeled as lucky. But what makes a lucky person so fortunate? The answer is simple: they do. Letss face it some things simply cannot be explained; whether it is called fate, coincidence, or sheer, dumb luck, there are those among us who seem to always be in the right place at the right time. More often than not, though, they are there not because of fate, but because of their determination and mindset. That does not mean that you can will yourself to win the lottery; rather, it means that you cannot win the lottery if you do not play. You see, you can make your own luck. Consider the success stories printed in the papers and magazines; inspirational stories of men and women who have overcome serious obstacles to become extremely successful. Lady Luck did not pick these people out; they picked her. Determination is the first factor on making your own luck. First, one must decide what exactly needs to be achieved. Suppose, for example, you wish you were wealthy. You could wait for a windfall (perhaps there is a wildly wealthy relative you know nothing of. Think again!), or you could go out and make it happen on your own. So, let us begin with wanting to amass great wealth. What are some options for you? Consider what you are good at and what you struggle with. If you have never been particularly good with sales, then starting your own business may not be the best option. You see, you'll need to determine what your talents are and play up to them. Denying your strong suits and constantly pursuing avenues with which you routinely struggle can be setting yourself up for more obstacles. That's not to say that you cannot become successful with determination, but rather to say that your talents are yours already -- use them! By the same token, you have to have confidence in yourself and the goal. Suppose you are faced with a challenge you did not anticipate; are you convinced you will fail, or are you convinced you will triumph? People who make their own luck regard setbacks or non-results as experience, not failure. Consider Thomas Edison, who, while trying to create the light bulb and not having much success, famously said, "I haven't failed; I've found ten thousand ways that don't work." Had Edison not viewed the challenge in this manner, he may never have continued, only to find that try number 10,001 worked. Was he lucky? Yes -- by his own making. All in all, luck is an ambiguous concept. What it means to one it may not mean to another. Know this, though: you can make your own luck, whatever that means to you. Recognize that there are challenges in the way of most people's goals; very few people 'happen' upon great success. It may seem effortless from the outside looking in, but those we deem lucky and successful are often those who persevered through innumerable obstacles to achieve their goal. With the right mindset and an inordinate amount of confidence, you too can count yourself among the lucky.
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Brian Higdon is a successful entrepreneur and real estate investor. Read his e-zine, While The Sun Shines every day for the latest news on health, wealth and success. Don't let the sun go down on today's opportunity!!
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