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Lucky people share traits that tend to make them luckier than others. They are observant, open-minded, friendly, and optimistic. By cultivating these attributes, you will surely tempt luck your way. Read More
Hmm, kind of a depressing
Hmm, kind of a depressing article for me. I'm about as far from extraverted as one can get and tend to be pessimistic. I guess I'm pretty much screwed.
Looking at the world with fresh eyes
Being outgoing is only one tool in your toolbox. From my experience, the key to making yourself lucky is to pay attention to the world around you. Here is a video clip of Tom Kelley of IDEO talking about looking at the world as though you are a world traveler. He points out that engaging with the world through fresh eyes uncovers endless opportunities.
http://ecorner.stanford.edu/authorMaterialInfo.html?mid=2099
Oops
My apologies. I'm having an upsetting week (my head drama is flaring up) and the negativity from that ended up in my comment.
Take care
No worries at all. You made a good point.
I hope that you feel better soon.
All the best,
Tina
Rich and Entitled
I would say that E has an inflated sense of himself, so much that he would rather throw money at you than meet with you. He thinks you are beneath him and he is doing what so many rich people do with there underlings, throw money at them instead of spend time with them. I bet he didn’t meet you for lunch, coffee or in any meaningful way back in Dec 2009. If he did, please set me straight…remember, your entry will be verified…
Seriously? You're basing your
Seriously? You're basing your judgment on this man from one story..hell, a portion of the story.
Regardless. It seems like stories of this nature are heard constantly, usually in the form of someone catching a lucky break. They may not make it big, but their situations usually improve thanks to a fateful encounter, or a kind deed here and there.
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