Create Your Own Luck

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I think it’s only fitting that today’s post be about creating your own good luck. What? I’m sure you think I’m off my rocker today. After all, how in the world can we create our own good luck? Isn’t it random?

Okay, let me be clear here. I’m not talking about the kind of luck that will help you win the lottery or high stake poker games. I’m thinking about the type of luck that is more tangible, more within your power to achieve. Keep in mind though, that the two steps I share with you today will only work if you keep working toward your dream and keep your mind open…so follow along on your own accord and may good luck follow your every move.

Be Open to New Opportunities:
How many times have you heard of someone who was lucky because he/she just happened to be at the right place at the right time? Maybe it was pure luck, but it could just be the person was aware and receptive to the opportunity.

There are times when opportunity is disguised in different ways, especially when you least expect it. Live outside the box and embrace what life has to offer. Maybe it means networking, working extra hours, being open to suggestions people give you, sending out your manuscript to one more agent, going to the party you don’t feel like going to, or even making an unexpected stop to the grocery store.

When you go about your day, be aware of what is going on around you. Work hard and pay attention to the little clues. You may very well find yourself in the position of being the lucky one.

Turn Lemons into Lemonade (Expect Good Things to Happen):
There are people who seem to go through tough times smelling like a rose. You might know a person or two like this–the ones who no matter how bad it gets, hold their head up high and emerge in a better position than before. Luck?

Failure happens to everyone. And it really stinks. Big time. But, even when rejection or failure happens, when you have the ability to work hard, be open to new opportunities and stay optimistic no matter what, it’s easier to bounce back and keep moving towards the dream. I’m not saying to ignore the pain and disappointment of failure. Rather, use this as the fuel to get to where you want to go.

When you expect good things to happen even when you’re at the bottom of the pile, you’re able to focus and work to discover creative ways to turn those lemons into lemonade. Otherwise, you’re just going to sink to the sludge, and that’s no fun, is it?

Are you ready to work hard and create your own luck?