Get Lucky

Position yourself to be prepared for opportunity by applying these "luck factors".

Position yourself to be prepared for opportunity by applying these "luck factors".

Table of Contents:

1. Baby Steps
2. Feature Article: GET LUCKY!
3. Quotes
4. Recommended Resources: Creating Luck
5. Self-Care
6. Final Thoughts

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1. Baby Steps

While the occurrence of luck in our lives may be a chance event,
there's a lot we can do to position ourselves to receive that good
fortune. What small steps can you take today to increase the
probability of success in each area of your life? Whatever your
answer, begin today. Good luck!

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2. Feature Article: GET LUCKY!

"Luck" is what happens when someone wins the lotto. Against
several million to one odds, the six numbers drawn match the six
on the winning person's ticket. Or the little old lady pulls the
"one-armed bandit", causing bells to ring and lights to light up
as she "hits the big one."

There was a time when one's values, work ethic and
determination went a long way in explaining success. Horatio
Algerism meant that a well-dressed, hard-working, likable person
could write his or her own ticket--climb the corporate ladder, live
in a big house in a nice neighborhood, drive a fancy car, and
vacation with the family once or twice per year.

But today that's not enough. There's something else--some other
factor that separates the people who just get by (in spite of their
hard work, etc.) from those who appear to be living the American
Dream. When you try to analyze it, it seems to be, well, luck.

Sure, one can do okay by doing "all the right things." But today,
you don't necessarily get the white picket fence just for performing
up to your bosses expectations, or running a profitable business.
No, today we seem to also need something intangible, some break,
some uniqueness. We need luck.

By definition, luck is completely out of our control. I believe,
however, that there are certain things we can do to position
ourselves for it. Earl Nightingale defines success as "when
preparedness meets opportunity." Here are a few ways to
prepare ourselves for the opportunity.

Work hard. In the words of Chuck Berry, "The harder you work,
the luckier you get." While hard work alone does not guarantee
meeting Lady Luck, people who work long enough and hard
enough at their goals tend to be lucky.

Be courageous during the storm. As elusive as good luck seems to
be, bad luck seems to happen so naturally. While you can't escape
it, how you weather it will have an effect on the kind of luck
that follows.

Be positive and optimistic. Being positive helps get you through
the bad luck, and also positions you for lucky opportunities to flow
your way.

Do what you love. Passion seems to be a conduit for luck. When
you have discovered what you love, and focus your energy in that
area, you are well-positioned for luck to occur.

So go out, position yourself, and get lucky!

As always, I'd love to hear from you! If you have any helpful hints on positioning yourself for luck, please email me.

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3. Quotes

I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more
I have of it.
Thomas Jefferson

I've found that luck is quite predictable. If you want more luck,
take more chances. Be more active. Show up more often.
Brian Tracy

I think luck is the sense to recognize an opportunity and the ability
to take advantage of it.
Samuel Goldwyn

If you are lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have
to find the courage to live it.
John Irving

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4. Recommended Resources: Creating Luck

The Luck Factor
by Brian Tracy

Success and happiness are not accidents. By mastering the factors
that influence luck, you can increase the probability that you will
be in the right place at the right time to accomplish the things that
are most important to you. You'll be more successful than ever
before--and people will call you lucky!
To order tape set, click here

Think and Grow Rich
by Napolean Hill

This is one of the classics of personal development literature,
and is a "must read" if you are serious about achieving your
goals.
To order tape set, click here
To order book, click here

Awaken the Giant Within
by Anthony Robbins

The creator of acclaimed personal achievement programs and
the author of the best-selling Unlimited Power reveals the
proven steps to self-mastery. Tony shares the secrets of his
exclusive "Date with Destiny" seminars, describing how
unconscious beliefs control our behavior and how we can make
immediate changes to accomplish our goals.
To order book, click here

The Power of Focus
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Les Hewitt

This book provides a practical guide for achieving desired results
in the key areas of your life. The action steps at the end of each
chapter make it easy to formulate your plan and then implement
it immediately in your life.
To order book, click here

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5. Self-Care

Research has shown that we can dramatically reduce our risk of
chronic diseases-from cataracts and cancer to heart disease and
stroke-by eating more fruits, vegetables, legumes and other
plant-based foods. These foods are loaded with protective
compounds called phytochemicals, which actually stop changes
in the body that can lead to disease.

Nearly all plant foods contain phytochemicals, but these few
really stand out.

1. Cruciferous vegetables. Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and
other crucifers contain a variety of cancer-fighting compounds.

2. Brightly colored vegetables. Squash, sweet potatoes, spinach
and carrots contain beta-carotene, which blocks the effects of
free radicals in the body.

3. Peas and beans. In addition to phytochemicals, legumes are an
excellent source of protein and dietary fiber.

4. Fruits. Watermelon contains lycopene, which is twice as
effective as beta-carotene at blocking free radicals. Grapes and
blueberries contain anthrocyanins, which help reduce the amount
of cholesterol produced by the liver. Apples contain quercetin,
which helps prevent the buildup of cholesterol in arteries.

5. Garlic contains allicin, which has been shown to lower
cholesterol and high blood pressure.

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6. Final Thoughts

Instructions for Life in the New Millennium
By the Dalai Lama:

- Take into account that great love and great achievements
involve great risk.
- Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a
wonderful stroke of luck.
- Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
- Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
- Spend some time alone every day.
- Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
- Live a good, honorable life. Then, when you get older and think
back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time.
- Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.
- Be gentle with the earth.
- Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.
- Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
- Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.

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Thank you for reading the LifeExcellence Newsletter.
Make it your LUCKY week!
- Brian Bartes

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