Ways to Get Lucky

Discussion in 'Investor Psychology & Mindset' started by MTR, 28th Feb, 2017.

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  1. MTR

    MTR Well-Known Member

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    Was reading an article by Richard Wiseman, Professor of Psychology on this subject. Link attached
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    Extract below:

    Basically stating that to a very large extent, we are responsible for much of the good fortune that we encounter.

    Here are some of the traits that separate fortunate people from the self proclaimed unlucky.

    Expect Good Things
    When people feel lucky it tilts the scales of serendipity in their favour. Their expectations become self-fulfilling prophecies.

    Court Chance
    Lucky people cultivate lots of friends and acquaintances. Lucky people talk to lots of people, attract people to them and keep in touch. These habits result in a network of luck

    Look for Silver Linings
    Lucky people are similarly about to transform a stumbling block into a positive event, which helps them keep taking chances.

    Trust your Instincts
    Lucky people are more apt to do things to tune to their inner voice.
     
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    A pair of tight jeans, an open shirt with gold necklace, Friday night, in my commodore at the local Maccas carpark.....and I feel lucky, really lucky.
     
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    Don't forget your Brut!
     
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    Yeah, so how did that work out?
     
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    RetireRich101 Well-Known Member

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    suddenly all the Tinder traffic redirected here....
     
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    The harder you train, the luckier you get.

    Old training maxim. No idea who initially said it. Can apply to any aspect of life.
     
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  7. geoffw

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    Or Grindr.
     
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    jins13 Well-Known Member

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    Lucky rabbit's foot? But guess the rspca may get involved
     
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    I pray at my temple to be fully lucky
     
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    geoffw Moderator Staff Member

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    At least this thread hasn't gone off topic. It hasn't been on topic yet.
     
  11. Ace in the Hole

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    That's a double win for religion then, luck and success!
    Can't say no to that.
     
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    spludgey Well-Known Member

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    Foolproof way to get lucky:
    Go to a night club, unbutton at least three buttons on your shirt, wear your bling, rub those pheromones that you can get in the toilet vending machine all over yourself (you might need to buy 10 or more), be alpha AF!
     
  13. Dan Donoghue

    Dan Donoghue Well-Known Member

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    Take the ice out of someones drink and throw it on the floor.

    Jump up and down on the ice.

    Look at them, smile and say: "Now that I've broken the ice how about a kiss" Cleaned up to kiss for the purpose of this forum ;).
     
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    Speaking of cleaning up kisses...
    Drabble by Kevin Fagan for Feb 28, 2017 | GoComics.com
     
  15. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    Fullylucky?

    What does he have to say about that?
     
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    Lets just say the following day I was at the wreckers getting another back seat for the commodore lol....one with better springs lol.
     
  18. RetireRich101

    RetireRich101 Well-Known Member

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    did anyone actually read MTR's post, or they immediately responded after seeing the title?
    I know datto read few times, as he is fully on topic :p
     
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    I looked at one Commodore at the auctions recently ,and the whole back seat folded down in a double bed with bwn speakers mini bar good to see the convict streak is still there..
     
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  20. Ted Varrick

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    C'mon Datto, the back seat? Maybe you're just getting warmed up.

    Why don't you let us know when you need to replace the suspension...
     
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