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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAMING GUIDE
June 2007
by Anna Tennant
How lucky are you?
Before you knock on wood or start looking for that special charm you carry around with you, think about this—luck may be an attitude that you and I can develop and cultivate like any other behavior or habit. at’s what British psychologist Richard Wiseman suggests after studying the habits of hundreds of people
over eight years—people who consider themselves lucky and have the experiences to prove it.
Dr. Wiseman has written about his research in e Luck Factor: Changing Your Luck, Changing Your Life— e Four Essential Principles (Miramax Books 2003). He found that lucky people expect good fortune, and as a result they receive it. ey have a positive
attitude going into any situation, and they are ready and receptive for the good stu coming
their way.
e four essential principles he identi ed
determine living a lucky or unlucky life. Simply put, they include maximize chance opportunities, listen
to your intuition, be positive, and put bad experiences into perspective.
“Am I lucky? De nitely.” Joe B. talks about the positive feeling that begins for him when he has decided to visit the casino. He’s relaxed and ready for an enjoyable time that may or may not include a big win.“I have a winning feeling, and I am excited, anticipating the fun I am going to have, because that’s an important part of what I am receiving when I go.”
Lucky people are also open to new experiences. ey’re relaxed enough to notice and act on positive
situations and conditions that happen around them.