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How do you describe luck? Are you lucky?

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I'm feeling very lucky today.   I needed some help with documents and notory and blah, blah, blah.... reached out overseas to people I haven't talked to in about nine years, and they both responsed positively in about a day.  I'm not asking for money, so maybe that's different.  lol.    I think that's "luck" (see below)

 

Had about three close calls in Thailand (accidents), one could've easily changed my life.   Of course I don't think I did anything wrong, but the truck overreacted, went into a ditch at a super high speed, and had about 10 people hanging out in the flatbed.  Luckily, nobody was hurt, no damage to their ride.   I'm sure I would have been blamed.  Got lucky, I guess.  

 

Parents were absolutely not rich, but, looking back, above middle-class.   Luck.  

 

I went to such a bad high-school that doing nothing put me on the Honor roll and top 10% of my class, the biggest metric for one school that accepted me.  Luck. 

 

Once I swear I had about zero in my bank account and magically got $2500 that day (tax refund).   1990's maybe.   Luck.  

 

Owner gave me about $5000 just for not leaving on bad terms.  Lucky.     note:  rich people are headaches, but they are rich.  

 

Some people hook up with one person and gets AIDS and they get pregnant.  That's not luck.

 

Pulled over for whatever driving offense, let go with a warning.  many times.   Lucky that the cop liked me.   (complex).  lol.  

 

Some people walk across the street during the filming of Final Destination.  That's not luck.

 

Oh, my luck will run out (maybe today) and I wish I was luckier (we all do).    

 

I've been unlucky with Shopee and Lazada here.   Unlucky with cars.  Unlucky with..........  

 

On a scale of 1 - 100, I'd put my luck meter at 86.     

 

Higher than I deserve.  

 

 

 

 

Luck isn't strictly either "made" or "born," but rather a combination of both. While some people are born into more advantageous circumstances, "luck" is also significantly shaped by mindset, perception, and conscious choices we make. 

 
Elaboration:
  • "Born Lucky":
    Some individuals are born into families with greater financial resources, access to education, or other factors that give them a head start. These initial advantages might be seen as "luck" in the sense that they are not solely determined by individual effort. 
     
  • "Making Your Own Luck":
    Even within similar circumstances, individuals can actively shape their own "luck" through their mindset and actions. Studies suggest that luck is more about a positive attitude and willingness to see opportunities than random chance. People who are perceived as "lucky" often seize opportunities, reframe failures, and actively shape their circumstances. 
     
  • Preparation and Opportunity:
    "Luck" often occurs when preparation meets opportunity. Individuals who are prepared and proactive are more likely to recognize and take advantage of opportunities that may otherwise be missed. 
     
  • The Role of Mindset:
    A positive and resilient mindset can help individuals navigate challenging situations and perceive "luck" in unexpected ways. 
     
  • Chance and Influence:
    While there are uncontrollable factors, much of what we perceive as "luck" is influenced by our choices, attitudes, and behaviors. 

I make my own luck.

 

IIRC Arnold Palmer said "The more I practice, the luckier I get".

6 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

I make my own luck.

 

IIRC Arnold Palmer said "The more I practice, the luckier I get".

 

Mo Norman didnt need any luck. I had the pleasure of watching him at work one day.

 

Was remarkable to say the least.

“The harder I work, the luckier I get.”

 

”I’d rather be lucky than good.”

Being in the right place at the right time is good luck. Being there at the wrong time is bad luck. Every accident that ever happens involves this. A few seconds left earlier or later that day, no accident happens. Good and bad luck happens to everyone at some time. Preparation seems to have an better chance of having good luck. 

My life has been a string of lucky breaks.
Can't believe I made it this far.
Perhaps it's because I didn't count on luck to get this far?

3 hours ago, Quentin Zen said:

I'm feeling very lucky today.   I needed some help with documents and notory and blah, blah, blah.... reached out overseas to people I haven't talked to in about nine years, and they both responsed positively in about a day.  I'm not asking for money, so maybe that's different.  lol.    I think that's "luck" (see below)

 

Had about three close calls in Thailand (accidents), one could've easily changed my life.   Of course I don't think I did anything wrong, but the truck overreacted, went into a ditch at a super high speed, and had about 10 people hanging out in the flatbed.  Luckily, nobody was hurt, no damage to their ride.   I'm sure I would have been blamed.  Got lucky, I guess.  

 

Parents were absolutely not rich, but, looking back, above middle-class.   Luck.  

 

I went to such a bad high-school that doing nothing put me on the Honor roll and top 10% of my class, the biggest metric for one school that accepted me.  Luck. 

 

Once I swear I had about zero in my bank account and magically got $2500 that day (tax refund).   1990's maybe.   Luck.  

 

Owner gave me about $5000 just for not leaving on bad terms.  Lucky.     note:  rich people are headaches, but they are rich.  

 

Some people hook up with one person and gets AIDS and they get pregnant.  That's not luck.

 

Pulled over for whatever driving offense, let go with a warning.  many times.   Lucky that the cop liked me.   (complex).  lol.  

 

Some people walk across the street during the filming of Final Destination.  That's not luck.

 

Oh, my luck will run out (maybe today) and I wish I was luckier (we all do).    

 

I've been unlucky with Shopee and Lazada here.   Unlucky with cars.  Unlucky with..........  

 

On a scale of 1 - 100, I'd put my luck meter at 86.     

 

Higher than I deserve.  

 

 

 

 

Luck isn't strictly either "made" or "born," but rather a combination of both. While some people are born into more advantageous circumstances, "luck" is also significantly shaped by mindset, perception, and conscious choices we make. 

 
Elaboration:
  • "Born Lucky":
    Some individuals are born into families with greater financial resources, access to education, or other factors that give them a head start. These initial advantages might be seen as "luck" in the sense that they are not solely determined by individual effort. 
     
  • "Making Your Own Luck":
    Even within similar circumstances, individuals can actively shape their own "luck" through their mindset and actions. Studies suggest that luck is more about a positive attitude and willingness to see opportunities than random chance. People who are perceived as "lucky" often seize opportunities, reframe failures, and actively shape their circumstances. 
     
  • Preparation and Opportunity:
    "Luck" often occurs when preparation meets opportunity. Individuals who are prepared and proactive are more likely to recognize and take advantage of opportunities that may otherwise be missed. 
     
  • The Role of Mindset:
    A positive and resilient mindset can help individuals navigate challenging situations and perceive "luck" in unexpected ways. 
     
  • Chance and Influence:
    While there are uncontrollable factors, much of what we perceive as "luck" is influenced by our choices, attitudes, and behaviors. 

Thanks Bot and AI.  🎉

In some areas of life lucky.

 

In some areas of life not so much.

 

Mixed bag of good and evil. 

 

It’s all about one’s perception!
 

Example: getting a flat tire on the way to work would be considered back luck or annoying or inconvenient by most.


But a person with an attitude of gratitude would focus on the fact on how fortunate they are that they have a job and subsequently would not be as bothered. 

Not sure, the original post was boring after the first three words so I gave up on it.

Seems studies have shown that some people are  consistently luckier than  others .

Some of the lucky ones thought it was no big deal as they  always seemed to  be that way .

Anyone born after 1940 in most western countries are incredibly lucky. Born in a not dysfunctional two patent family more luck. Born to an inheritance coming your way more luck again. Born good looking, again more.

 

Most don't realise how much their life was dominated by luck.

7 hours ago, blaze master said:

Lucky for me I didnt read most of this mumbo jumbo

 

I find it odd that you label your regular practice as.... luck

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