As you listen to their stories, a thought may quietly enter your mind:
“They’ve been lucky.”
This reaction is common. In fact, it is one of the most natural explanations people give for success.
When we observe the achievements of others, we usually see only the visible outcome. We see the award, the promotion, the thriving business, the happy marriage, or the completed dream
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The Science of Creating Luck
As you listen to their stories, a thought may quietly enter your mind: “They’ve been lucky.” This reaction is common. In fact, it is one of the most natural explanations people give for success. When we observe the achievements of others, we usually see only the visible outcome. We see the award, the promotion, the thriving business, the happy marriage, or the completed dream
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