Modern Wisdom

#464 - Dr Christian Busch - The Science Of Creating Good Luck

Apr 23, 2022

Dr. Christian Busch, Director at NYU's Global Economy program, shares insights on the science of luck and serendipity. He discusses how adopting habits of lucky people can help anyone cultivate good fortune. Topics include the transformative power of recognizing serendipitous moments and how mindset influences luck. Busch also explores overcoming anxiety in seizing opportunities, the creative benefits of personal challenges, and even how mortality can guide us toward a more meaningful life. Prepare to rethink your relationship with luck!

55:30

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Christian Busch

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Empowering Narratives in Overcoming Adversity

01:15

Clarity of Direction and Flexibility

01:50

Value Every Moment

01:07

Intro

2min

Exploring the Science of Serendipity and Smart Luck

3min

Embracing Serendipity

22min

Exploring Anxiety Cost and the Serendipity of Opportunity

4min

Empowerment Through Adversity

15min

Navigating the AGI Landscape

6min

Embracing Mortality for a Purposeful Life

7min

Dr. Christian Busch is the Director of the Global Economy program at New York University's Center for Global Affairs and an author.

The science of creating luck seems like an oxymoron. How is it possible to create more of something which is totally random? Dr Busch's lab has spend years looking at the habits and behaviours of people who have lots of luck to distill down how everyone can replicate this in their own lives.

Expect to learn why viagra wouldn't have happened without a good luck mentality, the best way to consciously cultivate more serendipity in your life, how to never feel anxious about approaching someone again, my Tim Ferriss-based regret, why our mindset around luck is more malleable than you might think and much more...

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