The Next Big Idea Daily S11 E4: Increase Your Luck Surface Area (Seth Stephens-Davidowitz)
Apr 13, 2023
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Increase Luck Surface Area
- Increase your luck surface area by presenting yourself to a wider audience.
- Don't confine yourself to the same place repeatedly if you haven't gotten your break yet.
Springsteen's Journey to Success
- Bruce Springsteen, initially an unknown artist in Asbury Park, realized he needed to travel to get his break.
- He drove extensively until he found success, embodying the principle of increasing luck surface area.
The Picasso Effect
- Create more work to increase chances for lucky breaks; quantity increases the likelihood of success.
- Avoid the trap of perfecting one piece; prolific creation leads to more opportunities.