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10 Steps to a Lucky Attitude - How to Be Lucky

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Be Alert for New Opportunities

Some people get so focused on the task at hand that they totally fail to see the lucky opportunities around them. Dr. Wiseman cites an experiment where he asked people to flip through a newspaper and count the number of pictures in the paper. The people were so intent on counting the pictures that they failed to notice a full-page ad saying that if they mentioned it to the researcher, they'd get cash on the spot.

Try to remain relaxed enough to notice the opportunities around you. For example, even if you really want to win a trip, there might be a great cash sweepstake that you could enter that would help you reach your goal of a free vacation in a different way. Or perhaps you're so focused on online sweepstakes that you don't notice the local sweep at your grocery store with great odds of winning.

In order to have a lucky attitude, keep your eyes open for chances all around you.

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