Do you ever find yourself thinking, “she’s so lucky”?
Maybe you’re scrolling through your socials and see the woman who has it all — a successful career, a beautiful home, a seemingly perfect family, and a timeline full of vacation photos.
Or maybe you find yourself scoffing, “she’s just lucky.’
You stumbled across your competition quoted in the New York Times, learned your coworker got a big promotion, or heard that a coach who started her business after you landed a major book deal and hit multiple six figures this year.
We all do it sometimes.
But are they really luckier than you?
Maybe…
But did they also play a part in creating their own luck?
Without a doubt!
Sure, some people are born on third base, but there are no guarantees. No matter where you’re starting or what your circumstances are, your best bet to strike it lucky is to go out there and create the circumstances by which luck can find you.
I always say, one of the biggest benefits of coaching is that it helps you learn how to create your own luck.
If you want to become a luckier person, here’s what to do —
Clear the slate.
Get rid of the things that aren’t serving you — unfinished business, belongings you don’t need, baggage from the past, and toxic relationships. Think of your best life as a UFO, hovering and waiting for you to sweep the landing pad free of obstacles.
- Set boundaries.
Protect your time. Protect yourself from people who don’t respect you. Create clear guidelines on how you want to be treated and let them be known.
- Get specific.
Be explicit about exactly what you want. Hone in on your defined goals. Stay focused on precisely what you’re looking to accomplish. Leave no room for misunderstanding.
- Take action.
Take twice as much action as you think you need. Don’t leave anything to mere circumstance; do what needs to get done.
- Practice detachment (this is the toughest part!)
Avoid getting too caught up in the outcome. Don’t allow yourself to be crushed if what you want doesn’t work out. Be light about it. Know that you’ve done your best and you’ll be okay either way.
Just as you enjoy a beautiful bouquet of flowers, but have to let it go after about a week, don’t make your goals so precious that you’re hurt by the need to adjust or abandon them.
I wish you great luck as you head into the holidays and begin closing out this year and planning for next.
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