“Unlucky” people are not more naturally inclined to have bad things happen to them, just as “lucky” people don’t just magically have more great things happen. It may seem that way, but it all boils down to social conditioning and your attitude.

One major attitude people characterized as being lucky display is that they look at the big picture in everything they do; always glancing at what seems interesting and biting on things that tantalize them. In contrast, unlucky people have a tendency to zero in on one detail and focus heavily there, dwelling on the outcome it provides. In effect, this causes them to miss out on the great opportunities that come by while they are concentrating so heavily on what they are so convinced must be most important.

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