| Have you ever read an article about somebody | | | | magazines? or industry periodicals? If you see |
| who was successful because they were born into | | | | something that interests you, you might be able |
| wealth or they were at the right place at the | | | | to spin an interesting idea into a full-blown |
| right time? A Greek shipping tycoon that is worth | | | | business. |
| billions and started with millions from his father? A | | | | * Go after your dreams, don't wait for them to |
| couple of guys that were able to create an | | | | come to you. If you are literally waiting for |
| internet business because they hit it big when | | | | someone to come to you and say, "I've got a |
| they cashed their stock options from Microsoft? | | | | million dollars I want to invest with you because I |
| You might have thought, "Well, that's great, but | | | | like you," you're going to be waiting a long time. |
| they were lucky, I'd be successful if I was in their | | | | But, if you're proactive, you might get an |
| shoes." So you weren't as lucky. Maybe you | | | | opportunity you didn't think might happen. |
| worked for a company that never made it big | | | | * Life changes on a dime. Have you ever had a |
| during the rah rah 90's. Or maybe, your lineage | | | | really bad day and suddenly something happens to |
| didn't include the Rockefellers or Vanderbilts. So | | | | turn it into a great day? That happens in business |
| what. It's time that you created your own luck. | | | | all the time (and vice versa too), this might sound |
| If you think there is no way you'll get that lucky, | | | | trite, but every bad day will be followed up |
| you're right. But if you think you're going to get | | | | someday with a good one. |
| lucky someday, you're right as well. | | | | * Keep a positive attitude. The old expression |
| Luck isn't the same for everybody. Sometimes | | | | goes that you attract what you put out. If you're |
| your luck might be that you come up with an idea | | | | negative and not fun to be around, nobody will |
| because you saw a news segment on TV. Or | | | | want to help you, but if you're generally positive |
| you happen to find somebody willing to loan you | | | | and have a great outlook on life, people will want |
| $1,000 to get you started. Luck is varying and | | | | to be around you. And those who can will be |
| different for everybody, what you do with it is | | | | more likely to help you. |
| your choice. | | | | I get approached with business ideas, great |
| How can you make your own luck? First, you | | | | products and even tips that could be tremendous. |
| have to realize that you're going to have to work | | | | Most are not, but because I keep myself "out |
| for it. Second, make sure you know that LUCK it | | | | there" and let people know what I do, I increase |
| isn't always what you think it's going to be. Here | | | | my 'luck factor'. |
| are some pointers: | | | | No, I can't guarantee that your luck will translate |
| * Talk to everyone. Luck sometimes means | | | | into millions, nor can I say that you will become |
| having connections. Even though a direct | | | | amazingly successful, but what I can promise you |
| connection might not have what you need, they | | | | is that sitting at home doing nothing, wishing you |
| might know someone who does. | | | | were more fortunate doesn't make it happen. |
| * Read everything. Do you like to read personal | | | | Go get some luck. |
| development books? How about business | | | | |