Christian Busch

Dr. Christian Busch, an expert in cultivating serendipity and author of 'The Serendipity Mindset,' shares insights on turning luck into an art form. He distinguishes between blind and smart luck, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and openness to seize unexpected opportunities. Dr. Busch explores how both introverts and extroverts can enhance their serendipity, and discusses creating a mindset of abundance, particularly in resource-constrained environments. Discover how intentional decisions can lead to enriching experiences in both work and life.

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!

Dr. Christian Busch, an academic at NYU and LSE and author of ‘The Serendipity Mindset,’ discusses the intriguing interplay between curiosity and serendipity. He shares insights on how fostering unexpected encounters can lead to innovation and success in organizations. The conversation highlights the importance of open-ended questioning and the right mindset to navigate opportunities. Busch also emphasizes building community ties to enhance curiosity and create meaningful connections, making clear that proactive engagement can revolutionize our approach to luck.

Join Dr. Christian Busch, an expert in serendipity, Bobby Seagull, a math whiz, Timandra Harkness, a tech-savvy broadcaster, and Dr. Kate Tomas, a philosophical mentor, as they unravel the intriguing relationship between luck and superstition. They explore whether we can really create our own luck, the cultural significance of superstitions like Friday the 13th, and the emotional power of lucky charms. With humor and insight, they discuss how mindset influences serendipity and the role of superstitions in decision-making and mental well-being.

In diesem Gespräch tritt Dr. Christian Busch auf, Professor an der University of Southern California und Autor des Buches 'Erfolgsfaktor Zufall'. Er erklärt, wie Serendipität als aktives Glück entsteht und warum Haltung entscheidend ist. Busch beleuchtet, wie Menschen mit unerwarteten Ereignissen umgehen und Sinn finden können. Themen wie die Bedeutung von Experimentierkultur über Fehlerkultur, die Verbindung zwischen Intuition und KI sowie die Rolle von Führung in unsicheren Zeiten werden diskutiert. Er betont, dass Glück trainierbar ist und stellt Strategien vor, um Zufall aktiv zu gestalten.