SOLVED with Mark Manson

How to Get Lucky in Life and Take Smarter Risks

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Dec 11, 2024
Explore the intriguing interplay between luck and risk. Discover how proactive risk-taking can turn chance into opportunity and enhance personal growth. Dive into the psychology of luck, including perspective shifts that help foster gratitude and resilience. The discussion also touches on generational attitudes towards risk and the importance of persistence in achieving success. Finally, learn to embrace life's dualities and how adversity can lead to meaningful growth. Get ready for a fresh take on navigating life’s uncertainties!
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ANECDOTE

Tesla Troubles

  • Mark Manson shares a story about borrowing his wife's Tesla Model X and getting a flat tire on a dirt road.
  • This led to a stranded film crew and a very upset wife.
INSIGHT

Luck as Risk Management

  • Luck is not entirely random; it's about managing risk.
  • Increase your chances of good things happening by actively seeking opportunities and trying new things.
ADVICE

Maximize Surface Area for Opportunities

  • Create more opportunities for yourself by meeting new people and saying yes to new experiences.
  • Most new things will be forgettable, but the rare life-changing ones make it worthwhile.
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