Lucky Monkey
Do you know someone who seems to have all the luck in the world? They get upgraded on a flight, they are hired for their dream job, and they win at lottery, bingo and poker. It seems nothing is out of reach for some people. Is it luck or is there something else that helps these certain individuals obtain everything their hearts desire?
I have a friend who is one of these lucky people and I’m here to give you the secret behind their lucky streak. Lucky people are generally outgoing, cheerful and speak to those around them. People are more apt to help someone who seems appreciative. When Julie gets on a plane she speaks to the stewardess and tells her how many times she has flown with the airline and then mentions that she has never flown in first class and would love to try it one day. If a seat is open in first class the stewardess knows the first person she is going to offer the seat to is Julie. Why? Because she has asked for what she wants in a cheerful, appreciate manner.
The same goes for getting a job. A travel writer wanted a job as a travel show host and took videos of herself acting as a show host every time she went on vacation. When an opening came up as a travel show host she submitted the tapes and got the job. Why? She had positioned herself as already performing the role and showed her employers that she could handle the job.
There is a joke about a woman who wanted to win the lottery and prayed to God every night for assistance in winning the prize. After years of not winning she lashed out in one of her prayers and was told that she had to help out and buy a ticket. If you want to win the lottery the first step is buying a ticket. The same is true in anything that you do, if you want something you have to participate in getting it. Things are not going to come to you while you sit silently on the couch.
Are you beginning to see the pattern? The people we perceive as lucky have positioned themselves to win. They tell people what they are looking for and ask for what they want, they are appreciative and cheerful, they act as if they already have what they want and they participate.
Try these tips the next time there is something you want and see if your luck changes.