For many years, psychologist Richard Wiseman has worked with some of the world’s luckiest and unluckiest people. His project, as described in The Luck Factor, scientifically explored why some people live charmed lives. Results demonstrate that lucky people think differently from unlucky people. They are open to new experiences. They are resilient. And they are relaxed enough to see opportunities in the first place.
Wiseman developed four behavioural techniques based on his research, which have enabled others to enhance their own good fortune. The efficacy of these techniques has been scientifically tested in a series of experiments referred to as Luck School, and almost all participants report significant life changes, including increased levels of luck, self-esteem, confidence and success.
As luck would have it, Wiseman agreed to join us at Discovery Summit to share his research on why some people lead happy, successful lives, while others face repeated failure and sadness.
He’ll outline the principles of good luck: maximising chance opportunities; listening to lucky hunches; expecting good fortune; and turning bad luck to good – so that you too can improve your odds in life.