3142: [Part 2] How to Make Your Own Luck by Mark Manson on Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Fortunes
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 3142:\nIn "How to Make Your Own Luck - Part 2," Mark Manson explores the unconventional wisdom that taking risks and stepping out of one's comfort zone can significantly increase one's chances of experiencing serendipity. By embracing spontaneity and seizing opportunities, Manson argues, we can turn ordinary moments into extraordinary fortunes. This piece is not just a call to be more adventurous but a nuanced look at how success is often the result of numerous failed attempts and the importance of maximizing the return on luck.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://markmanson.net/how-to-make-your-own-luck\nQuotes to ponder:\n"Spontaneity will open you up to more potential opportunities and adventures."\n"What is commonly perceived as luck is often merely someone who wasn\u2019t afraid to screw up a few dozen times."\n"Optimists are more likely to identify a lot of 'false positives' \u2014 believing something is good when it\u2019s really bad \u2014 while pessimists will more likely identify 'false negatives' \u2014 believing something is bad when it\u2019s actually good."\nEpisode references:\nRESEARCH SHOWS LUCK PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN LIFE SUCCESS: https://driven-woman.com/blog/archive/research-shows-luck-plays-a-crucial-role-in-life-success/\n"Success and Luck" by Robert H. Frank: https://a.co/d/4P4Kuk0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices