The Secret to Being “Lucky”

Why do some people seem to have all the luck? They're always in the right place at the right time. Their businesses prosper. They get one fantastic promotion after another.

Often, we attribute their accomplishments to random luck. However, there is something called “created luck.” People who create their own luck have certain traits in common. Here are the secrets for deliberately bringing luck into your life:

• Be proactive. Lucky people put themselves in a position to win by continually taking action in pursuit of their goals.
• Have a dynamic, positive attitude. People who get the breaks believe in themselves and in their abilities. They picture themselves reaching their goals and are secure in the knowledge that they'll master any and all challenges that come their way.
• Display incredible persistence and a long-term perspective. The few who refuse to quit when success is nowhere on the horizon are the ones who eventually achieve the "impossible."
• Create crystal clear objectives. Lucky people know what they want to accomplish and can visualize the end result in vivid detail. They are motivated by an exciting picture that they seek to bring into reality. 
• Be a risk-taker. This isn't about foolish, unprepared gambles. However, phenomenal, ground-breaking success is usually reserved for those who will venture into unknown territory.

Successful people make their own luck!