Nir And Far: Business, Behaviour and the Brain

How to Be Lucky in Business and Life: 4 Science-Backed Principles - Nir And Far

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Sep 16, 2024
Joël Le Bon, a marketing and sales professor at Johns Hopkins University, shares fascinating insights into the role of luck in business success. He reveals that luck isn't just random chance; it can be intentionally cultivated and managed. Through scientific research, he discusses how a positive mindset can create more opportunities and enhance sales performance. This conversation challenges traditional views on luck, suggesting it can be a strategic advantage in both business and life.
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ANECDOTE

Wiseman's Luck Study

  • Richard Wiseman studied self-identified lucky and unlucky people.
  • He found that lucky people create opportunities, follow intuition, and have positive expectations.
ANECDOTE

Creating Chance Opportunities

  • Lucky individuals actively seek variety and change.
  • One participant took different routes to work, while another talked to people wearing specific colors at parties.
ADVICE

Maximize Chance Opportunities

  • Maximize chance opportunities by changing habits and routines.
  • Step outside your comfort zone, meet new people, and embrace novelty.
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