{"id":10383,"date":"2012-06-15T22:33:58","date_gmt":"2012-06-16T06:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=10383"},"modified":"2013-09-19T08:37:06","modified_gmt":"2013-09-19T16:37:06","slug":"top-5-secrets-to-getting-lucky-that-dont-include-a-rabbits-foot-key-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/top-5-secrets-to-getting-lucky-that-dont-include-a-rabbits-foot-key-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Secrets to Getting Lucky that Don’t Include a Rabbit’s Foot Key Chain"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cDepend on the rabbit\u2019s foot if you will, but remember it didn\u2019t work for the rabbit.\u201c<\/em> \u2013 R.E. Shay<\/p>\n

Do you feel like some people have more \u201cluck\u201d than others?<\/p>\n

I have never considered myself an overly lucky person, in the auspicious sense of the word; however, I do believe that when you are prepared, opportunity presents itself.<\/p>\n

In order to get lucky, you have to create the circumstances for it to happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be Prepared<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You probably get \u201clucky\u201d more often than you realize.\u00a0 If you think about it, I am sure that you can recall dozens of great opportunities that presented themselves, but you weren\u2019t prepared to seize.<\/p>\n

Take the workplace for example.\u00a0 If a co-worker holding a position you want, suddenly and unexpectedly quits, are you ready to step up to the plate?<\/p>\n

Can you convince your boss that you\u2019re able to fill their shoes?\u00a0 Have you studied up on their duties and responsibilities?\u00a0 Basically, can you demonstrate to the higher ups that you can make a seamless transition into your desired position?<\/p>\n

If so, you just got lucky. But without the preparation, you would be left without the position, deeming yourself one of the unlucky ones.<\/p>\n

Show Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Woody Allen famously said that 90{54c12dad2cc2b53ae830e39915b1a3e70288dbcbbeb8bbf8395437c5dc3c512c} of life is just showing up. Put another way, if you sit at home pining away for a chance encounter with that special someone, you will never meet him or her. You have to make up your mind to get out there and put yourself in situations that would allow your desire to be met.<\/p>\n

This may involve going to community events, galas, and other venues where eligible singles meet.\u00a0 You can\u2019t get \u201clucky\u201d and bump into your life partner if you\u2019re not there.<\/p>\n

Better Your Odds<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Luck is all about odds, and beating the odds is really just a numbers game.\u00a0To increase your odds of getting lucky, you have to throw your hat in the ring more, and cast enough lines to reel in a catch.<\/p>\n

For example, if you\u2019re really trying to win the Mega-Millions jackpot, play more than one set of numbers. Last month 48 people from SEPTA in South Eastern Pennsylvania won the Mega-Millions<\/a> after purchasing a group of tickets.<\/p>\n

Give yourself as many chances as possible to make a small dent in otherwise long odds.<\/p>\n

Listen to Your Instincts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t trivialize, or flat-out ignore your intuition, hunches, and gut feelings and don\u2019t dismiss them as products of an overactive imagination.<\/p>\n

It is those individuals who have a keen ear towards their inner voice who find that luck shines upon them quite regularly.<\/p>\n

If you have a nagging feeling that you should take a different route to work, instead of blowing it off, follow it.\u00a0 Later, you might talk about how \u201clucky\u201d you were to have avoided the freeway and that 10 car pile-up you heard about on the news.<\/p>\n

If someone you just met gives off the wrong vibe, avoid further contact with them, and later that evening you may breathe a sigh a relief when you learn he or she is a stalker.<\/p>\n

Take Risks<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Somebody wise once said, \u201cFortune favors the bold.\u201d<\/p>\n

Being bold means taking risks, opting for the road less traveled, and not being afraid to defy convention.\u00a0It can also mean breaking the mold, and trying new and innovative ways to approach things.<\/p>\n

Next time you\u2019re out and spy a cutie you\u2019d like to meet, ditch the pick-up lines and try this instead:\u00a0 Walk right up to him or her, and introduce yourself with a smile and handshake.\u00a0 Pretty bold, right?<\/p>\n

Try being bold and risky more often, and you\u2019ll be surprised how many \u201clucky\u201d breaks you manage to get.<\/p>\n

Luck isn\u2019t the sole domain of four-leaf clovers, rabbit\u2019s foot key chains, and benevolent deities smiling upon you?\u00a0 It is about being prepared, being present, and bettering the odds in your favor.<\/p>\n

So get out there, starting using these strategies, and get \u201clucky\u201d today!<\/p>\n

BIO<\/em><\/p>\n

Lisa H. is a mother, blogger, runner and happiness seeker. Her blog, Getting to Zen<\/a> inspires personal growth through action. To\u00a0awaken your spirit, live fearlessly and nourish your heart,\u00a0subscribe here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

In addition to blogging, Lisa is a co-author of Overcoming Fear: Sticking it to What’s Holding You Back<\/a>, a unique program designed to help you get out of your own way and create the life that you want. To read more of Lisa\u2019s articles, visit her blog.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Do you feel like some people have more \u201cluck\u201d than others?<\/p>\n

I have never considered myself an overly lucky person, in the auspicious sense of the word; however, I do believe that when you are prepared, opportunity presents itself.<\/p>\n

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