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Introduction
It is said that Lucky things ALWAYS happen to Lucky people. Furthermore, it is said that you are either born Lucky or you’re NOT. Luck therefore is either a part of who you are or simply “apart” from who you are, and there is nothing you can do about it. This perception of Luck was obviously formulated by those riddled with what they would call “Bad Luck”, and is therefore not a result of anything that we can consciously control. Or is it?
Even though attracting Luck into our lives is something that we cannot physically control, it is however something that we can indirectly influence and bring forth into our lives by cultivating certain and traits, developing a “Luck Attracting” mindset, and by taking specific actions that enable us to attract the opportunities into our lives that are naturally labeled as “Lucky”.
Luck is therefore not a result of seemingly fortunate occurrences that make no sense. It actually results from a series of seemingly unrelated coincidences that have culminated together as a result of the traits we cultivate, the mindset we project and the actions we take on a daily basis.
Lucky Traits
Whether consciously or unconsciously Lucky People tend to develop and cultivate a certain set of traits that naturally attract Lucky Events and circumstances into their lives.
Primary Traits
Lucky people tend to cultivate certain qualities and traits that help them attract luck more frequently into their lives. The following list of traits have been found to be of most importance.
Strong Willpower
The Luckiest People in the World have an extraordinary ability to persist in the face of adversity. Their determination to push forward no matter what obstacles stand in their way naturally exposes them to a greater array of opportunities that often reveal themselves the further they are able to push through the challenges in their lives.
Disciplined & Diligent
The Luckiest People in the World are fully committed and disciplined to the attainment of their goals and objectives. This discipline enables them to focus wholeheartedly on the tasks at hand, allowing them to block out all distractions and spot potential opportunities that may suddenly come their way.
Optimistic
The Luckiest People in the World are optimistic by nature. They fully understand that optimism enables them to identify solutions and answers where pessimists only see problems and heartache.
Generous
The Luckiest People in the World are generous by nature – tending to give to others without any hidden ulterior motives. Their generosity naturally gains people’s respect and admiration, and as a result they are more likely to receive the support and assistance they need to achieve their personal goals and objectives.
Humble
The Luckiest People in the World are humble by nature. This humble demeanor naturally widens their perspectives, enabling them to focus outwards outside of themselves, allowing them to spot opportunities that other people would miss because of their inwardly directed energies.
Exhibits Calming Effect on People
The Luckiest People in the World exhibit a calming effect on others, which makes people feel comfortable and relaxed within their presence. This naturally builds stronger bonds and relationships. As a result people are more likely to help them if they ever require their assistance.
Relaxed Attitude
The Luckiest People in the World are not easily frazzled by the events or circumstances in their lives. This Relaxed Attitude naturally enables them to spot opportunities that otherwise may be overlooked if they were to be ruled by their emotional reactions.
Very Approachable
The Luckiest People in the World are very approachable. They are approachable because of the pleasant facial expressions they project, and because of their open and sincere body language. This naturally encourages other people to approach and interact with them on a regular basis.
Seeks Unpredictability & Adventure
The Luckiest People in the World tend to seek unpredictability and adventure on a daily basis. Furthermore, they like to try new things and expand their personal horizons as often as possible. This naturally exposes them to new people, environments, circumstances and enables them to learn new things, develop unique skills and take advantage of a wider array of opportunities that come their way.
Always Smiling & Laughing
The Luckiest People in the World are always laughing and smiling while in the company of others. This naturally projects a carefree fun-loving energy that people are drawn to. As a result, they find that others are more willing to help and assist them with their personal goals and objectives.
Gives Good Eye-Contact
The Luckiest People in the World fully understand that the best way to gain trust quickly with another person is through gentle and direct eye-contact. Once this trust has been established, a world of new opportunities arises.
Lucky Mindset
Lucky Events seem to be effortlessly attracted into people’s lives because they cultivate a Mindset that naturally enables them to bring forth good fortune on a daily basis.
Expects Good Fortune & Positive Outcomes
The Luckiest People in the World always expect that good fortune will result from their decisions and actions. Whether events are within or outside of their control, they always expect that a positive outcome will result. This expectation naturally raises their conscious awareness of the world around them, which enables them to identify opportunities that otherwise may have been overlooked.
Expects to Find Solutions to Problems
The Luckiest People in the World expect to find Solution that will help them overcome their problems. They fully understand that if there is a problem, that a solution can and will be found – it’s just a matter of time. As a result they remain vigilant, they persist and work through obstacles, while all the while scouting for opportunities that could provide them with the answers they are searching for.
Expects Best from All Social Interactions
The Luckiest People in the World expect the best from others and view every social interaction as an opportunity for mutual benefit and growth. They don’t just interact with people, they actually take time to get to know others at a profoundly deep level, enabling them to create random opportunities from what seem to be chance encounters.
Expects to Meet Interesting People
The Luckiest People in the World expect to meet interesting, happy and passionate individuals every single day. They realize that surrounding themselves with these types of people will naturally tend to attract the luck and opportunities that they are after.
Constantly Asking Effective Questions
The Luckiest People in the World are fully aware of the influence that questions have over their lives. They realize that asking the right questions will lead them to the answers they need that will enable them to overcome setbacks and attract the opportunities they desire to bring forth into their life.
Always Open to New Experiences
The Luckiest People in the World realize that a new experience could potentially open a floodgate of new opportunities that they weren’t expecting. As a result they will try almost anything, travel to any place, and do whatever they feel is necessary to experience life in a new and creative way.
Lives in Present Moment
The Luckiest People in the World set goals for the future, however they realize that in order to spot the opportunities that are available Right Now, that they must be present in the moment.
Constantly Reframes Events
The Luckiest People in the World consistently Reframe Events and their life circumstances in ways that enable them to shift their perspective from negative consequences onto realistic outcomes that could present opportunities for future growth and development.
Always Focuses on Patterns, Details & Results
The Luckiest People in the World realize that the entire world and the social fabric of humankind is built upon Predictable Patterns that once understood, will open up a floodgate of new insights and understandings that will enable them to take advantage of opportunities that they may never have realized ever existed.
Never Dwells on Setbacks, Problems or Misfortune
The Luckiest People in the World tend not to dwell too long on the setbacks and misfortunes that life brings their way. They will of course take a little time to learn from these events, however their time is usually spent focusing on solutions, answers and the opportunities that these problems have attracted.
Perceives Bad Luck in a Positive Light
The Luckiest People in the World see what seems to be Bad Luck as nothing more than an event that is inconsequential to their long-term success and happiness. As a result they break free from the shackles of misfortune by viewing it in a Positive yet Realistic Light.
Irrelevant Long-term
They see Bad Luck as being irrelevant in the long-term, fully knowing that the future cannot be measured or predicted by a single event or occurrence.
Chance to Grow
They perceive Bad Luck as a chance to expand possibilities, knowledge and abilities. In times like these, they seek to learn more about themselves, others and the circumstance that they are dealing with.
Opportunity to Learn & Minimize Future Mistakes
They view Bad Luck as nothing more than a learning experience that enhances their understanding about their circumstances. This subsequently provides them with an opportunity to minimize predictable future mistakes.
Fortunate Because Not Worse
They feel fortunate and actually quite relieved that the Bad Luck they experienced was actually quite mild compared to the possible consequences that could’ve resulted.
Only Temporary Misfortune with Long-term Benefits
Most importantly, the Luckiest People in the World see every stroke of Bad Luck as a temporary misfortune that actually brings with it long-term benefits that they must now take the time to identify. They do this by asking themselves:
How is this a blessing in disguise?
How can I put a positive spin on this?
What evidence is there to support this perspective?
What can be learned from this situation?
Lucky Actions
Our daily Actions either work For Us or Against Us. When they work For Us we naturally attract events and circumstances that are aligned with what we want most in life. On the other hand, when they work Against Us, our lives become riddled with problems, and consequently we label ourselves as being “unlucky”.
Networks Relentlessly & Proactively
The Luckiest People in the World clearly understand that the more people they know, the greater their capacity to acquire what they want whenever they want. For this very reason they Network tirelessly with people from all walks of life.
Helps People Get What They Want
The Luckiest People in the World realize that in order to get what they want, they must first help other people get what they want. Hence they focus on assisting others with their personal goals and objectives.
Creates Support Groups with Strong Emotional Ties
The Luckiest People in the World know that strong relationships with others are built upon a solid foundation of Emotional Bonds that bind people together for common purposes and goals.
Utilizes Intuition, Meditation & Affirmations
The Luckiest People in the World tend to utilize their intuition in order to guide them in the right direction. Moreover, they make use of meditation in order to gain clarity of thought, and utilize affirmations such as “luck always comes my way” to help focus them on potential opportunities that may arise.
Is Always Learning
The Luckiest People in the World are Learning, Growing and Evolving continuously. You will often find them enhancing their skills, problem solving ability, creativity, expertise, experience and knowledge on a daily basis. This naturally helps them gain access to all the necessary resources that allow them to attract seemingly Lucky Events into their lives.
Is Always Enhancing Value to Others
The Luckiest People in the World know that finding new ways to add more value to other people’s lives, is one of the surest methods of attracting the interest they need in their products, services and businesses. This “interest” generates opportunities and seemingly fortunate coincidences that are deemed to be “Lucky”.
Prepares Thoroughly
The Luckiest People in the World clearly understand that preparation is the key to long-term acceleration. By preparing thoroughly they are able to better identify possible patterns, trends and events that may take place as a result of their decisions and actions. This naturally enables them to work faster and smarter as they move towards the attainment of their goals and objectives.
Sets Long-term Goals & Daily Objectives
The Luckiest People in the World understand that without Setting Goals and Daily Objectives that they would have very little focus and direction. Without this focus and direction they would struggle to take advantage of the opportunities that would help them get what they want most in life.
Perseveres Consistently
The Luckiest People in the World tend to persevere despite the odds that are stacked against them. In fact, the higher the chances of failure or of making mistakes, the more motivated they are to bring their goals and objectives to fruition. Hence they cultivate a Never Quit, Never Give Up attitude.
Works Hard, Smart & Creatively
The Luckiest People in the World always work Hard, Smart and Creatively. They understand that it’s not how much time they put in, but rather how they work during that time that really matters. Furthermore, they realize that only through the process of Creative Thought and Action will they be able to attract the so called “Fortunate Events” and opportunities that others simply acknowledge as “Lucky”.
Takes Calculated Risks
The Luckiest People in the World tend to minimize their risks while maximizing their potential options when making decisions. They believe that the less chance there is of things going wrong, the more likely they are to achieve their goals and objectives, and the Luckier they will seem to be in the eyes of their Peers.
Takes Full Responsibility
The Luckiest People in the World take full Responsibility for their thoughts, actions and decisions, fully knowing that the results they achieve are of their own making. As a result they tend not to make excuses or blame their circumstances on other people or events. They realize that doing this would direct their Mind onto What they Don’t Want, and this will consequently distract them from What they Do Want, and as a result they will fail to identify the opportunities that are necessary for them to achieve their personal goals and objectives.
Acts Upon Chance Encounters & Opportunities
The Luckiest People in the World realize that life is built upon a time-frame of Opportunities and Chance Encounters that must be taken advantage of the moment they arise. As a result they are usually the first ones to make the telephone call, to seal the deal, and the first to launch the Next BIG Thing!
Models Successful People
The Luckiest People in the World understand that other people’s Success can be Modeled and Repeated. As a result they spend time researching the thoughts, beliefs, habits, decisions and actions of very successful individuals. They subsequently model their patterns of behavior in order to obtain their own personal goals and objectives.
Visualizes What Want
The Luckiest People in the World tend to Visualize what they want in their mind before achieving it in the real world. They understand that whatever they can conceptualize within their imaginations, they can create in the Physical World. Furthermore, visualization enables them to prepare for problems that have not yet occurred – that the ordinary person would never have imagined.
Asks for What Want
The Luckiest People in the World understand that one of the most Effective and Efficient ways to get What they Want is to simply ASK. “Asking” opens up a floodgate of opportunities that the ordinary person labels as nothing more than Chance LUCK!
Final Thoughts
I hope that this article serves to inspire you to think about Luck in a new way. Because when it boils down to it, Luck isn’t about some random event that tends to favor one person over another. It’s rather about a series of Choices that you make on a daily basis, that help you to cultivate the Mindset and Traits that naturally inspire the right types of Actions, that move you towards the opportunities that bring your desires to fruition.
And hence the saying goes that, “the choices we make, seal our fate!”
I hope you enjoyed this post. If you have any further queries or questions, or would like to share your experiences about this topic, than please do so in the comments section below. Please also don’t forget to download the Free PDF of the Luck Factor.
Online Resources
- The Luck Factor – A Free Manual for Good Luck
Books from Amazon
- The Luck Factor Book: Changing Your Luck, Changing Your Life: The 4 Essential Principles
- Luck: The Essential Guide
- Luck: Understanding Luck and Improving the Odds
- Luck: The Brilliant Randomness of Everyday Life
- How to Attract Good Luck



























Hi Adam,
A wonderful article on Luck. The more time I spend with lucky people, the better I understand that it is true what people say: Luck is where the right circumstances and the right preparation meet.
We can prepare all we want and still not be ‘lucky’ because we don’t get out of our comfort zone or we don’t change our mindset. Many people become luckier when they (finally) figure out what they want…
I read the book of Richard Wiseman many years ago and I recommend it to people who need more luck
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As always: thank you for the wonderful mindmap. You are a very skilled artist!
Hi Arjen,
I absolutely agree. Preparation is one of the fundamental keys to any worthwhile accomplishments. And I think you nailed it when it comes to the Comfort Zone. Lucky people tend to step outside of their Comfort Zones on a regular basis, and this naturally exposes them to people and circumstances that provide them with Lucky Breaks and Opportunities.
Thank you also for the feedback
Excellent post! I agree. I’ve seen people make some of the poorest choices — big ones at that, and then wonder why they “never have any luck,” or why “things never seem to turn out the way I want.” It’s obvious to me. These are the same people who think they know it all and won’t take any sound advice. They just want to do what they want to do. Thanks for posting this.
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Hi Anita,
That’s very true. People must begin to take personal responsibility for their choices. They must begin to take personal responsibility for their actions and for the consequences of their behavior. Otherwise they will remain ignorant, they will continue to blame external circumstances and will struggle to find any sense of purpose or direction in life.
Thanks for your comments Anita
YES, personal responsibility. That is so important. I see so many people who are blaming others. When things go bad in the economy, people seem to be able to find a group of people who did it (and those people need to solve it). And what do they do besides blaming? Nothing…
The most successful people understand it is up to them to make that change. Waiting for others to make you successful doesn’t seem to be the way to get there (if it ever was…
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Cheers,
Ash
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