It takes a lot of hard work and introspection.
In fact, making a few changes in your own life could make you luckier, according to Seelig.
Heres what she suggests.
But she sees it as something different, more malleable.
Fortune is things that are outside of your control, things that happen to you, she says.
Chance is something you have to do; I have to take a chance.
It requires action on your partin the moment…Luck is something where you have even more agency.
You make your own luck by identifying and developing opportunitiesin advance.
(Emphasis hers.)
By reframing what you consider luck, you might be able to turn it in your favor.
If you are properly appreciative, more opportunities will arise for you.
Second,take risks: Youll never accomplish anything if you never try anything.
Picking up that tennis racket was a risk the first time, and it paid off tremendously.
You cant bescared to try new things.
Suggests Seelig: Go up and say hello to somebody you dont know.
Try a sport you havent tried.
Go somewhere you havent gone before.
Each of these opens up the door to possibilities.
Think of improvsYes, and ruleor Shonda RhimesYear of Yes.
Essentially, say yes!
Embrace the things that come your way instead of immediately thinking of all the reasons youcantorshouldntdo something.
Make the default that you’re free to.
(As a recovering High School Perfectionist, this is something I think about often.)
Youre going to be luckier.
In terms of your career, that also means being honest with yourself about whatwillwork.
Thats where your sweet spot is, she says.
Instead, you have to craft your life to your liking.
You have to think about the consequences of the way youre living.
and they say, I just did it.
So go do it.
How to Get Lucky| GQ
