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Creating our own luck
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
- Seneca
Luck comes in many different forms. Fortune and misfortune happens to all of us. Some call it luck. Some call it fate. Some call it karma. Whatever it is, we cannot avoid it, but we can manipulate the odds when it comes to how lucky we are in many areas of our life. When it comes to our health, our careers and our relationships, we can increase the odds of fortune and decrease the odds of misfortune. There will always be certain factors beyond our control, but we can also help to create our own good luck and avoid bad luck.
Regarding our health, we are able to decrease the likelihood of getting sick or contracting diseases. We may not be able to avoid our genetic makeup, but we can take preventative measures to stay healthy. This is not only limited to our physical health. We can take measures to help prevent mental decline too. The same way we exercise and eat healthy to maintain and improve our physical health, we can also address our mental health through practices like meditation, medication and meeting regularly with a mental health professional. The more we focus on maintaining and improving our physical and mental health, the luckier we will be in those areas of our life.
Regarding our careers and professional pursuits, our luck can also be determined by…
