Can we teach luck?

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, luck is defined as the things that happen to a person because of chance, or the accidental way things happen without being planned. And I wonder:

What if we can teach ourselves to be lucky?

Once I read a study by Richard Wiseman called "The luck factor". In the paper, luck was described as being able to find and perceive opportunities that others are not able to find. Therefore a "lucky person" is one who always keep their eyes open for new endeavors and opportunities in life. I have been told all my life I am a lucky person. Some may say I have opportunities others didn’t have in life, while others may think I am just lucky to be in the right place at the right time. But, if luck is the awareness to see hidden opportunities, can we teach others to be lucky?

In my previous blog, I described all the New Year traditions I, as a Colombian, follow in order to have a successful new year. What if by following some steps, I prepare my brain to be willing to see the new opportunities in the coming year? Or like Mr. Wiseman calls it, the power of superstition.

Are we Steemians lucky, because we found a platform where we can be part of a community that might be extremely successful in the future? Or are we just individuals that are willing to see opportunities where others don’t see it.

Is success luck, or is it just a description of an open mind

I like the idea of thinking of myself as this magical creature, that just attracts positive energy and fortunate breaks; but I know better than that. I know that it takes strength to be able to see pass the negative, and find the positive outlook on the other side. Time will tell if I am going to be able to react this way when something really rocks my boat. In the meantime, I need to continue working on this luck training.

I will be sure to share my findings, because if I can help others to be lucky, I think would’ve finally found my purpose in life.

Aloha you lucky devils!!