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tend to be more relaxed and open to the unexpected. They "see" more because they aren't gripping their plans quite so tightly. Engineering Your Own "Good Luck"

When something bad happens, "lucky" people often think, "Well, it could have been worse." This mindset keeps them positive and ready to spot the next opportunity, rather than shutting down in frustration. unlucky

tend to have "tunnel vision." They are so focused on a specific task or problem—like counting photographs in a newspaper—that they miss huge opportunities right in front of them (like a giant message on the next page saying "Stop counting, there are 43 photos"). tend to be more relaxed and open to the unexpected

But what if "luck" isn't a mystical force or a cosmic lottery? Research suggests that what we call bad luck is often just a result of how we focus our attention and respond to the world around us. The "Tunnel Vision" Trap tend to have "tunnel vision

Psychologists have found a fascinating difference between people who identify as "lucky" and those who feel "unlucky".

Next time you feel "unlucky," stop and look around. Is there a "silver lining" or a random opportunity you're ignoring because you're too busy being frustrated?