When something goes wrong, ask, "What does this make possible?"
We all know someone who seems "perpetually unlucky." They miss the bus by seconds, their computer crashes ten minutes before a deadline, and they always seem to be in the slowest line at the grocery store. It is easy to view these events as a series of unfortunate strikes from fate. Yet, social scientists often argue that luck is less about what happens to us and more about how we interact with our environment. Just My Luck
On the flip side, "good luck" is often the result of an open and observant mind. In his research on the psychology of luck, Dr. Richard Wiseman found that people who consider themselves "lucky" tend to be more relaxed and open to new experiences. Because they aren't hyper-focused on a single goal, they notice "lucky" opportunities that others might walk right past. When something goes wrong, ask, "What does this
"Just my luck" doesn't have to be a complaint. It can be a recognition of the wild, unpredictable nature of life. We cannot control the wind, but we can certainly adjust our sails. The next time things don't go according to plan, remember that luck is rarely a permanent state of being—it’s just the next roll of the dice, and you’re still in the game. On the flip side, "good luck" is often