4 Traits of Highly Lucky People You Need to Know

And how to increase your own luck too

Tobias Charles
Practice in Public

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Are you a lucky person?

Studies have shown that if you think you are, you probably are. The logic runs the other way too.

But is it really that simple?

Professor Richard Wiseman is a professor of psychology who has spent over a decade studying luck and its affect on people.

Through his research he has uncovered 4 common traits which lucky people share.

Here goes.

#1. They Have Vision, and Bias Towards Action

Lucky people see opportunities everywhere, and have the stones to act on them.

They tend to be flexible too.

They’re directionally correct, even if not absolutely so. They know where they want to end up, but they don’t follow a fixed path.

A lot of this comes down to wiring yourself to see the opportunity in everything, even failure.

Every setback presents a chance to grow. And if you’re thinking this way, you’re more likely to see, and therefore take advantage of, opportunities.

Fortune favours the brave.

#2. They Listen to Their…

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Tobias Charles
Practice in Public

I write about leadership, learning, and personal growth. I love helping others get the best out of themselves, and I love finding out what I didn’t know!